IS YOUR MEDICATION WORKING FOR YOU, OR AGAINST YOU?

Over 4 Billion Prescriptions are filled each year, and adverse drug reactions lead to over 700,000 emergency room visits annually.

Understand how your body reacts and responds to different medications…the benefits and risks of prescriptions are very personal.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICATION BENEFITS AND RISKS IS CRITICAL FOR:

  • Reduce Trial and Error of Different Prescriptions and Dosages
  • Minimize Adverse Reactions - Including Serious Side Effects
  • Optimize Dosage for Maximum Benefit
  • Improve Effectiveness and Quality of Life
  • Personalized and Precise Medical Care
  • Lower Medical Costs for Patients and Health Insurance Providers

82% OF ADULTS TAKE 1 MEDICATION — 29% TAKE 5 OR MORE MEDICATIONS

It’s time to find out if your prescriptions are working for you, or against you.

GET STARTED: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Or Call:  (610) 871-5533

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEDICATION…THE RISKS ARE REAL

Over 4 billion prescriptions are filled each year, and over $528 Billion is wasted on medications that didn’t have their intended effectiveness. Why? Because not everyone responds to the same medication the same way. It’s personal.

Adverse Drug Events (Annually)

  • 700,000 Emergency Room Visits
  • 120,000 Hospitalizations
  • 100,000 Deaths
  • Adverse Drug Reactions is the 5th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

One of the best ways to reduce Adverse Drug Events and minimize wasted medications is through Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing. With the information provided by PGx testing, providers and pharmacists can optimize medication and dosage selection for individual patients based on their unique genome.

Find out if your medications are working for you, or against you.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER A MEDICATION RISK ANALYSIS (PGx)?

This powerful tool gives you key information about which prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications will be most effective.

Anyone who takes medications can benefit from Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing. This powerful tool gives you key information about which prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications will be most effective.

A Medication Risk Analysis is extremely beneficial for medications relating to:

  • Chronic Pain Relief
  • Depression, Bi-Polar, and Psychiatric Medications
  • Heart Related Issues (Statins for Cholesterol and Blood Thinners)
GET STARTED: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Or Call:  (610) 871-5533

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HOW IT WORKS

At Brookside Clinical Laboratory, we use Next Generation Sequencing technology, and PCR to deliver one of the most comprehensive and actionable Pharmacogenomic reports. Our comprehensive Panel encompasses a broad selection of drug classes including cardiovascular, diabetic, gastrointestinal, gynecological, hematological, pain, psychotropic, urological, anti-cancer and more. Reporting provides actionable and informative insight on over 200 medications.

Our Medication Risk Analysis Can Be Shipped to Your Home and Self-Administered.

  1. Using a provided swab, you will collect saliva cell samples from your inner cheek.
  2. The swab sample will be returned to Brookside for analysis.

Brookside works with you and your doctor to facilitate our Medication Risk Analysis (PGx). After the samples have been analyzed, the patient and the provider will receive a personal report based on the latest PGx intelligence and bioinformatics. With this information, an individualized treatment and medication plan can be created for your unique needs and circumstances.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL MEDICATION RISKS WITH THIS AT-HOME TEST
CONTACT BROOKSIDE CLINICAL LABORATORY TO GET STARTED

GET STARTED: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Or Call:  (610) 871-5533

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1WHAT IS A HEREDITARY GENETIC TEST?
These tests read your DNA and look for inherited risks to cancer or immunodeficiency diseases, or insights as to how your body reacts to different medications. They can also determine if previous or existing cancers and immunodeficiency diseases are related to a genetic mutation you inherited. And, since your family shares your DNA, your results may provide risk information for them as well.
2HOW DO I CHECK MY ELIGIBILITY?
Complete a brief questionnaire, and have a conversation with one of our Patient Advocates. We will review your personal and family history and discuss the process in detail. We will only proceed if you are interested and meet certain medical requirements.
3HOW DO I TAKE THE TEST?
Using an oral swab, you will collect saliva cell samples from your inner cheeks and gums. This test can be self-administered, and done at home.
4HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY RESULTS?
Results are usually completed within 2-4 weeks. Once completed, your results will be sent to your doctor. We will also notify you that your results are ready, so a follow up appointment with your doctor can be scheduled.
5IS THIS TEST COVERED BY MY INSURANCE?
This is a benefit available through some insurance providers. We will seek authorization from your provider before the test is run. If they do not agree to cover the test, you will be notified before charges are incurred.

Brookside was started in 1966 for one reason: Provide patient and providers with the best clinical laboratory services possible. These values and principles still stand today. Our team of genetic specialists has over 55 years of combined experience. We use state-of-the-art instrumentation and the latest Genomics Testing techniques.

Brookside Clinical Laboratory is a member of CLIA and NILA, and accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.