Once your sample reaches the lab, it takes about 5 business days for us to receive your results. From there, our team will contact you, and your provider will review your results at your next session to discuss your results and talk through medication options.
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Eliminate Guesswork, Boost Wellness
Find the Right Medication First
At Premier Mental Health and Wellness, we do genetic pharmacogenetic testing using Genesight or Genomind tests to determine how your body processes certain medications. Our team of experts can save you time by discovering which medication is the most effective for you.
What It Treats:
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Dose adjustments
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Effectiveness
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Risk of side effects based on your DNA
Intake
Our team gets to know you and provides thorough evaluations and questionnaires to understand your goals, medical history, and overall well-being.
Testing
We perform the pharmacogenetic test at our office, swabbing your cheek for a DNA sample. For our telehealth patients, we can ship the test to your home.
Prescribing
When we receive your results, we meet with you to discuss them and prescribe a medication that is right for you.
Real People, Thoughtful Care
Get to know our team of person-focused professionals who listen and engage in collaborative therapy sessions so you feel seen and heard.
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Begin Your Healing Journey
Schedule an appointment with one of our providers and create a treatment plan to help you take back your mental wellness.
How We Do Care Differently
Reduces Medication Costs
Our pharmacogenetic tests reduce the costs of trial and error with other medications, saving you money by finding the right medication for you sooner.
Insurance Coverage
Our pharmacogenetic tests can be covered by insurance depending on your plan and provider.
Identifies Various Factors
From ADHD medication to antidepressants, we’re able to test for allergies to a range of mental illness medications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pharmacogenetic testing
The test doesn’t diagnose you or recommend a medication. Instead, it shows how your body might react to certain medications and whether you’re likely to have side effects.
We can use this info to make more informed decisions about your prescription and dosage. Pharmacogenetic testing takes some of the guesswork out of finding the right treatment for you, helping you feel better, faster.
If you’ve tried medications that didn’t work—or caused unexpected side effects—this test could be a game changer. Pharmacogenetic testing is especially helpful for those navigating psychiatric care, medication management, or long-term wellness plans.
It’s not just for people who’ve struggled. Even first-timers benefit from care that’s shaped by their biology, not just trial and error. At our mental wellness center in Colorado Springs, we use these insights to create treatment plans that feel clearer, smarter, and more aligned with you.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Schedule an appointment with one of our providers, and find a treatment plan that improves your mental health and provides relief from your internal battles.
We are proud to be a designated Blue Dot Safe Spot, offering a supportive space for those experiencing pregnancy or postpartum mental health challenges. All of our providers are trained in perinatal mental health awareness, ensuring compassionate, informed care during pregnancy and postpartum.