Melissa Henry
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Melissa Henry created an article,
I lost my genetic test collection instructions
Lost your instructions? Happens to the best of us! See below on how to collect your DNA. Please be aware, once our lab receives your DNA collection, your results can take 3-4 weeks to extract, ana...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
Do I need a healthcare provider to be enrolled in the PGx program?
Base10 will evaluate each customer on who will be eligible to enroll in the PGx program. If the customer is eligible, he/she will have the option to opt-in to the program which will prompt our in-...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
What drugs does Base10’s pharmacogenomics test cover?
Currently, we evaluate around 140 drugs. These drugs cover the areas in mental health, cardiovascular disease, and pain, among others. Our team of scientists have critically evaluated the studies...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
What is pharmacogenomics (PGx)?
Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person’s genes affect their response to medications.
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Melissa Henry created an article,
When will I know if my medications need to be changed based on my genetic report?
You will be contacted by a Base10 Clinician and a notification will appear on your PGx report in your dashboard. DO NOT stop or change your medication without a healthcare provider’s guidance.
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Melissa Henry created an article,
Why don’t I see my PGx report?
Base10 does not provide a PGx report directly to the customer. We provide this information to your healthcare provider. If you have any questions about your genetic report and medications, contac...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
When will I get my PGx report?
If you are enrolled in the PGx program, you will be contacted by a Base10 Clinician. Currently, the PGx report is not directly available to customers. You can contact your healthcare provider if ...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
Does genetic reporting provide actionable information?
Pharmacogenetics reports provide actionable therapeutic recommendations to providers that allow for an appropriate medication and medication dosage to be selected for a patient based on genetic res...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
Who are the regulating bodies for genomic testing?
Genetic tests are regulated by the FDA and clinical laboratories are regulated by CMS through its CLIA program. Our laboratory is CLIA-certified, and our internal compliance team monitors changes o...
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Melissa Henry created an article,
Doesn’t family history provide the same information?
Unfortunately, family histories aren’t always well known or documented. Even if they are, genetic understanding can add a lot of value to this information.