A DNA test for how you respond to medication
Two people take the same dose of the same drug and react differently. Much of that is genetic. GeneLab reads your raw DNA and returns a pharmacogenomic report that flags drug–gene interactions, so you and your clinician can see them before they matter.
Included in the Advanced Medical and Max tiers · delivered in 8–12 hours
Your metaboliser status, gene by gene
Your liver processes most drugs with a family of enzymes. Common gene variants change how fast those enzymes work. We report each relevant gene as one of three statuses.
Normal metaboliser
The enzyme works as expected. Standard dosing usually applies, and no flag is raised.
Slow metaboliser
The drug clears slowly and can build up. A standard dose may behave like a high one, raising side-effect risk.
Fast metaboliser
The drug clears quickly. A standard dose may be cleared before it can do its job, so it can feel less effective.
Medications your genes can change
A sample of the gene–drug pairs the report screens. Each one is sourced against PharmGKB and clinical guideline data.
| Gene | What it affects | Example medications |
|---|---|---|
| CYP2C19 | Antiplatelet and antidepressant activation | Clopidogrel (Plavix), citalopram, some SSRIs, PPIs |
| CYP2D6 | Pain relief and antidepressant breakdown | Codeine, tramadol, many antidepressants, tamoxifen |
| CYP2C9 + VKORC1 | Blood-thinner dose sensitivity | Warfarin |
| SLCO1B1 | Statin muscle-injury (myopathy) risk | Simvastatin and other statins |
| TPMT / NUDT15 | Immunosuppressant toxicity risk | Azathioprine, mercaptopurine |
| DPYD | Chemotherapy toxicity risk | Fluorouracil (5-FU), capecitabine |
Coverage depends on what your source file genotyped. Consumer raw-data files cover many common variants but not every star allele a clinical pharmacogenomic panel would. A GeneLab report is for information and conversation with your clinician. It is not a prescription, and you should never start, stop, or change a medication on your own.
Works from the raw DNA file you already have
Already tested with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or a clinical lab? Upload that raw export and we do the pharmacogenomic read. No new swab, no waiting on a kit in the post.
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Ask the AI how your genes and your labs fit together
On the Max Plan, the Interactive Health AI reads your pharmacogenomic profile alongside blood work you upload, and answers in plain language with the exact gene or marker cited. "Will a standard statin suit me?" gets a grounded, sourced answer.
DNA testing for medication, answered
Is this the same as a DNA test for medication?
Yes. "Pharmacogenomic testing," "drug–gene testing," and "a DNA test for medication" all describe the same thing: reading the genes that control how your body processes drugs. GeneLab reports it as a metaboliser status for each relevant gene.
Which medications does it cover?
The report screens well-studied gene–drug pairs across antidepressants, pain relief, blood thinners, statins, immunosuppressants, and more. Exact coverage depends on which variants your source file genotyped.
Can I use my 23andMe or AncestryDNA data?
Yes. Upload the raw data export from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or a clinical VCF. There is no new kit and no second sample.
Is this a clinical diagnosis?
No. It is genetic information for education and for the conversation with your clinician. It does not diagnose or treat anything, and you should never change a medication based on it without medical advice.
Which tier includes it?
Pharmacogenomic profiling is part of the Advanced Medical tier ($129) and the Max Plan ($199). The Max Plan adds the AI assistant and blood-work integration.
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