Tempus Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Treatment

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Finding the right medication for depression, anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health conditions can sometimes take time. Genetic testing may provide additional insight into how your body processes certain medications.

Testing from Tempus uses genetic analysis to help clinicians better understand biological factors that may influence medication response.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Tempus testing analyzes genetic markers that may influence how the body metabolizes certain medications.

    By analyzing specific genes involved in medication metabolism, testing may provide information that can support medication decisions for conditions such as:

    • Depression

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Bipolar disorder

    • ADHD

    • Other mood-related conditions

    Genetic testing does not diagnose mental health conditions. Instead, it offers additional biological insight that may help guide treatment discussions between you and your provider.

  • Every person processes medications differently. Genetic differences may influence how medications are metabolized or how the body responds to them.

    Results from Tempus testing may help your provider:

    • better understand how your body processes certain medications
    • identify medications that may require dosage adjustments
    • determine when closer monitoring may be beneficial
    • support more individualized medication planning

    Genetic testing is used alongside clinical evaluation, symptoms, and treatment history to support treatment decisions.

  • Your provider may suggest Tempus testing if:

    • You have tried multiple medications without improvement

    • You experienced difficult side effects from medications

    • Medication response has been unpredictable

    • You want additional information before starting medication

    • Your provider believes genetic insight may help guide treatment

    Not every patient requires genetic testing, but it can sometimes provide useful information when developing a treatment plan.

  • The process is simple and non-invasive.

    Step 1: Consultation

    Your provider will discuss whether genetic testing may be appropriate for your treatment plan.

    Step 2: Cheek Swab

    A quick cheek swab is collected in the office to obtain a DNA sample.

    Step 3: Laboratory Analysis

    The sample is sent to a laboratory where genetic markers related to medication metabolism are analyzed.

    Step 4: Review Results

    Your provider will review the results with you and discuss how the information may help guide medication decisions.

  • Results are typically available within about one to two weeks. Once available, your provider will review the results with you and discuss how they may be incorporated into your treatment plan.

  • Coverage for genetic testing can vary depending on your insurance plan and medical history. Our team can help answer questions about testing and discuss potential coverage before testing is completed.

  • Not necessarily. Your provider will determine whether testing may be helpful based on your treatment history and symptoms.

  • No. Genetic testing does not diagnose mental health conditions. It provides additional information that may help guide medication decisions.

Still Searching for the Right Medication?

Genetic testing may provide additional information that can support medication decisions as part of your treatment plan.

Schedule an appointment to discuss whether Tempus genetic testing may be appropriate for you.