Personalized insights
A simple cheek swab
Painless sample collection takes minutes. Results organize medications into color-coded categories that help your clinician prescribe with more confidence.
Diagnostics
Genetic Testing for Depression (GeneSight) in Richmond. North Chesterfield.
Find the right medication faster, with fewer side effects. GeneSight reveals how you metabolize and respond to common psychiatric medications, reducing trial and error.
How it works
Treatment, explained simply.
Safety and tolerability
Fewer surprises, fewer side effects
The report highlights potential gene-drug interactions so we avoid medications likely to cause problems for your specific physiology.
Faster decisions
Less trial and error
Some people spend months or years on medications unlikely to be effective due to their genetic makeup. GeneSight helps narrow options when you have partial relief, complex history, or medication sensitivity.
Is this right for you?
You may be an ideal candidate if any of these ring true.
- You've had limited benefit from two or more medications.
- You've experienced troublesome side effects or medication sensitivity.
- You have a complex medication history or drug-drug interaction concerns.
- You want a data-guided, personalized approach to depression treatment.
- You'd rather skip months of trial and error and start with informed prescribing.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Pharmacogenetic testing doesn't diagnose conditions or select a single ideal medication. It gives your clinician an additional data layer to design a safer, smarter treatment plan.
It's a simple cheek swab done in our office. The whole process takes a few minutes during a regular visit. There are no needles or blood draws.
Most reports return within a few business days. Your clinician will schedule a follow-up to review the findings and translate them into a clear medication plan.
Most plans cover GeneSight when testing is clinically indicated. Our team verifies benefits, secures authorizations, and communicates any out-of-pocket responsibilities before we proceed.
If costs apply, we review manufacturer financial assistance programs and alternative pathways with you so you can make an informed decision.
The GeneSight report covers common psychiatric medications used for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and related conditions. Your clinician can explain which medications in your regimen are informed by the report.
We weave pharmacogenetic testing into our medication management program. It's not a stand-alone lab. The same physician team monitors results, adjusts your regimen, and coordinates with referring providers.
Insurance and coverage
Covered by most major plans, including Virginia Medicaid.
Our care coordinators verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and coordinate every approval before you begin. Most consultations happen within 3 to 5 business days.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optima
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Virginia Medicaid
Don't see your plan? Call (800) 983-1974. We work with most insurers and can verify coverage in a single call.