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Lab Update 40 - Pharmacogenomics PGX120 Panel

Jun 05, 2023 | Genetics

Pharmacogenomics Medication response

Pharmacogenomic testing aims to identify unique genetic changes that can be used to predict a patient’s response to certain medications, as well as their risk of developing adverse drug reactions. We are proud to announce the upgrading of our existing PGx60 panel to the new and more comprehensive PGx120 Pharmacogenomics panel. Our newly upgraded panel provides genotype-based dosing guidance for 15 additional frequently prescribed medications (150 in total) across various clinical disciplines. Several new pharmacogenes have been added (+23), as well as numerous additional alleles of previously reported genes, including those that are known to be more prevalent in our African population groups....

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