GeneSight® Testing
in Santa Barbara
The Power of Personalized Care
Our practice is committed to providing care that resonates with your unique needs. With tools like GeneSight®, we're enhancing our ability to offer treatments that are not just effective but also personalized to you. Reach out to us to learn more about how GeneSight testing can refine your treatment journey.
Every Body is Different
Each individual's response to medications for conditions such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD is influenced by their unique genetic makeup. At Sun Psychiatry, we understand that the journey to finding the right medication can be challenging – for instance, fewer than 50% of individuals with depression report feeling like the first medication they tried was truly effective.
Why GeneSight®?
The GeneSight® Psychotropic test offers a glimpse into how your genes may affect medication outcomes. This genetic test provides insights that can guide our medication decisions, potentially reducing the trial and error often associated with finding the right medication. By understanding how a patient's genes may affect their response to medications, we can:
Reduce the risk of unwanted side effects
☼ Tailor dosages to optimize therapeutic outcomes
☼ Provide medication management personalized uniquely for you
How Does GeneSight® Work?
Simple and Painless
A quick cheek swab, either taken in our office or sent to your home, collects the DNA sample required for the test, which is then sent to the GeneSight® laboratory.
☼ Comprehensive Analysis
The sample is analyzed to determine how your genes might interact with various psychiatric medications.
☼ Informed Decisions
Within just a few days, we receive a comprehensive report classifying over 60 mental health medications based on your genetic information, showing which medications may be more likely to be effective, as well as if there are any others that would be unwise to try given your body's ability to metabolize them effectively. This data is invaluable for making informed medication choices tailored just for you.
Cost and Affordability
Fortunately, many insurance providers offer either total or partial coverage. Some of the ones we're aware of include:
CenCal (Medi-Cal)
$0 out-of-pocket cost
Medicare (Part B)
$0 out-of-pocket cost
Medicare Advantage
Patients may be expected to cover a portion of the cost
Medicaid
Typically, $0 out-of-pocket cost
For patients whose GeneSight® testing isn't covered by an insurance provider, they offer a payment plan and financial assistance program to help with the out-of-pocket costs associated with conducting the genetic analysis.
If you have questions about whether GeneSight® testing is covered by your insurance in part or in full, we recommend contacting your plan's provider directly to give you personalized guidance.
Our Other Offerings
Navigate the complexities of psychiatric medications with our expert guidance. Ensure safe, effective medication management for optimal well-being.
Explore the revolutionary benefits of ketamine treatment. A breakthrough approach offering hope and healing for those with treatment-resistant conditions.
Whatever You're Facing, We're Here to Help
Navigating the complexities of mental health can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. Remember, every journey begins with a single step, and taking that step with Sun Psychiatry means walking towards a brighter, more balanced future.
Whether you're seeking clarity about a condition, considering possible medication options, or exploring the transformative power of Ketamine treatment, we're committed to help guide and support you every step of the way.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t, and it is alright."