What is PGx Testing?
MoonMD’s PGx (Pharmacogenomics) Testing focuses on identifying genetic variations that influence how your body responds to medications. These genetic differences can determine whether a drug is highly effective, ineffective, or potentially harmful. In some cases, certain variations may cause severe side effects or even life-threatening reactions. Since medications are part of everyday health management, understanding how your genes impact drug metabolism and sensitivity is essential—helping ensure that the treatments you take are both safe and effective for you.
How Will I Benefit?
If you take daily medications or are about to begin long-term treatment, MoonMD’s PGx Testing is essential. Medications for heart health, blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, and anxiety all act through specific pathways in the body—but genetic variations can make these pathways work differently for each person. While these differences often go unnoticed, they can become critical when a medication interacts with a pathway unique to you. In some cases, the drug may simply not work, while in others, it can cause severe or even life-threatening reactions. MoonMD’s PGx Testing helps identify these variations in advance, ensuring your prescribed medications are both safe and effective for your individual genetic makeup.
What We Offer
MoonMD’s PGx Panel is a comprehensive test that analyzes 18 key genes known to influence how your body processes and responds to medications. The results are presented in a clear, research-backed report designed to help your doctor easily interpret the findings and select the most effective and safest medications for you. By identifying which drugs are best suited to your genetic profile, MoonMD’s PGx Panel enables a personalized, cost-effective treatment plan—ensuring every prescription is optimized for your unique genetic makeup.
