Blood Test Predicts Response to Antidepressants

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Blood test unlocks new frontier in treating depression: March 2

[Nimrodel, BSN, RN]

There is also a genetic test that can be done with a cheek swab that helps predict responses to a wide array of mental health medications. It's called Genomind. Fascinating stuff.

[poppycat, ADN, BSN]

There is also a genetic test that can be done with a cheek swab that helps predict responses to a wide array of mental health medications. It's called Genomind. Fascinating stuff.

I actually had this done last summer &, because of this test, I am finally on a medication that has my bipolar stabilized!

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

I actually had this done last summer &, because of this test, I am finally on a medication that has my bipolar stabilized!

That's amazing! How do you get this test done, and how much does it cost? Insurance probably doesn't cover it, I imagine. I'm happy with my current bipolar med "cocktail" but it could use some fine-tuning, and maybe I could be on fewer meds if I knew which one(s) would work best for me.

[Nimrodel, BSN, RN]

That's amazing! How do you get this test done, and how much does it cost? Insurance probably doesn't cover it, I imagine. I'm happy with my current bipolar med "cocktail" but it could use some fine-tuning, and maybe I could be on fewer meds if I knew which one(s) would work best for me.

I did the cheek swab one. I was pretty young when we did it (like 14) so I don't remember whether insurance covered it, but it was definitely under $100. It doesn't guarantee effectiveness, but it helps rule out say having super bad side effects to meds.

[poppycat, ADN, BSN]

That's amazing! How do you get this test done, and how much does it cost? Insurance probably doesn't cover it, I imagine. I'm happy with my current bipolar med "cocktail" but it could use some fine-tuning, and maybe I could be on fewer meds if I knew which one(s) would work best for me.

I actually got it done free as part of a research program so I don't know what the cost is.

[poppycat, ADN, BSN]

My psychiatrist was very happy when I brought in the results. He said he sometimes orders it for patients who are having a hard time getting the right meds.