Is GeneSight® Legit?

The process of finding a mental health medication that actually works can be exhausting. GeneSight gives your doctor an added layer of insight on your genetics, helping you find the right treatment more quickly and confidently.

Backed by peer-reviewed clinical studies and used by over 20,000 healthcare providers across the U.S, the GeneSight test is a scientific, evidence-based tool used in the treatment of mental health conditions.

And not to mention the thousands of real stories from patients, just like you, who’ve struggled with medications that didn’t help, until they tried GeneSight.

“A healthcare professional in blue scrubs holding a cotton swab sample collection stick and a clear test tube. The swab is being carefully inserted into the test tube, illustrating the collection of a genetic sample for the GeneSight test. The image highlights the test's purpose of providing information on how an individual's body processes over 60 different mental health medications.

What is GeneSight and How Does It Work?

The GeneSight test provides information on the way your body processes over 60 different mental health medications by looking at two types of genes:

Pharmacodynamic genes – how your body breaks down medications
Pharmacokinetic genes – how your body responds to a medication

The variations in these genes tell your liver how quickly or slowly to process certain meds:

If you have slower versions of these genes, your body may process a med too slowly and cause unwanted side effects
If you have faster versions of these genes, your body may process a med too quickly for it to be effective

Based on this genetic information, the GeneSight test is able to give insight on whether or not a medication is right for you.

How is GeneSight Regulated and Accredited?

GeneSight is FDA-registered and Clinically Approved. And backed by over a decade of research, GeneSight is peer-reviewed and has been the subject of multiple large clinical studies.

GeneSight test results are processed in CLIA-certified laboratories, which means they meet strict U.S. federal standards for quality and accuracy.

These labs are also accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which means they meet, or even exceed, the rigorous standards set by CLIA.

These top-tier lab standards are recognized nationwide, giving you confidence that your test is processed in a laboratory with strict guidelines on:

Personnel qualifications
Quality control
Test validation procedures
Record maintenance
Lab equipment calibration

What Do Medical Experts Say About GeneSight?

A study published in the National Library of Medicine shows that physicians report higher confidence in choosing a medication for their patients when guided by GeneSight 🛈.

That’s why thousands of doctors have opted to use the GeneSight test as a part of their practice.

GeneSight testing reduces time spent trying multiple medications
It lowers the risk of side effects by flagging medications that may not be a good match
It supports evidence-backed conversations between patients and doctors

“When I’m treating a patient who has had a difficult time finding a medication that works, GeneSight gives me additional insight that I can use to form an effective treatment plan for them. And that really makes a big difference in their recovery.” – Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP, Chief Medical Officer at Indiana Center for Recovery

Does GeneSight Really Improve Mental Health Outcomes?

Research overwhelmingly shows that GeneSight testing leads people to experiencing breakthroughs in their mental health treatment:

50% of people using GeneSight-guided treatment saw improvement in their conditions
30% of people had a higher chance of response to medication when GeneSight testing was used in their treatment

Negative side effects from taking the wrong medication can create roadblocks in your treatment, and even increase your chances of relapse.

The GeneSight test also gives you the ability to focus on healing without dealing with side effects that delay your progress.

How accurate is Genesight Testing for Antidepressants?

Less than 40% of people are able to see improvement in their depression after the first antidepressant they try 🛈
However, people using GeneSight testing in the process of choosing an antidepressant had a 28% higher likelihood of reduction in their depression symptoms

The GeneSight test is a consistent, reliable tool to guide your care. The test results are reproducible, meaning that if you take the test more than once, the results will always stay the same.

Does GeneSight work?

In addition to thousands of positive reviews from people who have found relief after trying GeneSight testing, more than ten peer-reviewed clinical studies support the effectiveness of GeneSight tests.

One study on published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that, when using GeneSight-guided treatment:

Patients were more likely to be prescribed with medications that worked better with their genetics (about 59 out of 100 people, compared to just 26 out of 100 without the test)
After 12 weeks, more people started to feel better (17 out of 100 people got better with GeneSight, compared to 11 out of 100 without it) 🛈

Finding a treatment plan that works doesn’t have to be a guessing game. The team at Indiana Center for Recovery is committed to helping you find solutions that get you feeling like you again.

We use personalized tools like GeneSight testing, along with comprehensive therapies and medical support, to create a treatment plan that actually works—and feels right for you.

Getting GeneSight Testing

Indiana Center for Recovery is one of very few Registered GeneSight Providers in the state.

Beyond medications, you have access to other cutting-edge treatments too. Non-medication options like TMS, Biofeedback, and EMDR Therapy, as well as NAD+ IV Therapy and Ketamine Therapy which also don’t involve ongoing daily medication.