Genetic Testing

We offer various forms of lab testing to identify physical causes of mental health symptoms.

A service unique to Destination Psychiatry is the ability to utilize genetic testing to inform treatment decisions.

GeneSight® Test

GeneSight® Psychotropic test is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes how your genes may affect medication outcomes. This test analyzes genetic variations in your DNA to explore how you break down and respond to certain medications commonly prescribed to treat depression anxiety, ADHD and other psychiatric conditions. The test requires a simple check swab done is the comfort and convince of your own home.

MTHFR Methylation Test

MTHFR, or Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, is an essential gene in your body that creates an enzyme needed for a complex process called methylation. Methylation helps your body to build and fix DNA, generate energy, cleanse itself, and manage inflammation, among other tasks. The MTHFR gene is also in charge of turning folate, a kind of B vitamin, into a form that your body can use. Defects in your body’s ability to methylate may cause symptoms including fatigue, mood changes, or difficulties with concentration and memory. The test requires a simple check swab done is the comfort and convince of your own home.