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Genecept assay® (Genomind, Inc)


In January 2016, an expanded Genecept Assay 2.0 was introduced that covers the following genes:


Pharmacodynamic genes

Serotonin Transporter (SLC6A4)

Calcium Channel (CACNA1C)

Sodium Channel (ANK3)

Serotonin Receptor 2C (5HT2C polymorphism rs3813929)

Melanocortin 4 Receptor (MC4R)

Dopamine 2 Receptor (DRD2)

Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT)

Alpha-2A Adrenergic Receptor (ADRA2A)

Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) • A1298C, • C677T

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)

μ-Opioid Receptor (OPRM1)

Glutamate Receptor (GRIK1)


Pharmacokinetic genes

CYP1A2

CYP2B6

CYP2C9

CYP2C19

CYP2D6

CYP3A4/5


Related Pages

Serotonin transporter promoter region

Serotonin transporter linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR)

5-HTTLPR and efficacy of antidepressants

5-HTTLPR and adverse effects of antidepressants

5-HTTLPR and antidepressant-induced mania


Serotonergic receptors

Serotonin 2A receptor gene (HTR2A) polymorphisms and adverse effects

HTR2C polymorphisms and medication-induced weight gain


Blood-brain barrier/ P-glycoprotein

ABCB1 polymorphisms and psychotropic medications


Cytochrome P450 enzymes

Pharmacogenetic testing: Cytochrome P450 enzymes


HLA gene testing

HLA antigens and psychotropic drugs


Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R)

Melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) and weight gain


Commercially-available pharmacogenomic tests

(listed alphabetically)

CNSDose® (CNSDose, LLC)

Genecept assay® (Genomind, LLC)

GeneSight® pharmacogenomic test batteries (Assurex Health)

Commercially available pharmacogenomic test panels


Miscellaneous

Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC®)

Should you order genetic tests before prescribing psychotropics? (External Link)


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