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Rx Match is a test that analyze and interprets each patient;s unique genetic makeup to help doctors determine which medication and dosage might work best with the patient's genes.<\/p>\n
\"Rx Match is a molecular test that we use to look at a person's DNA to learn how the metabolize certain drugs,\" said Jason Gillman, Cancer Genomics Director, Intermountain Healthcare.<\/p>\n
Variations in a person's DNA can impact how they metabolize and respond to different drugs. RX Match analyzes those variants using pharmacogenomics, a cutting edge field of precision medicine that studies how genes can relate to a patient's response of medication.<\/p>\n
The test is a cheek swab, that is then sent to a lab. The results are returned to the doctor about 7 to 14 days later.<\/p>\n
The RX Match report includes a response score on antidepressants, opioids, statins, immunosuppressants, antiabetics and many others.<\/p>\n
By incorporating genomic information, doctors can pinpoint which medications are most likely to work for their patients. This may help reduce repeat visits for drug side effects.<\/p>\n
:There are options there are different ways that we can be more precise in the ways that we prescribe. If a drug is not working or you feel like you might not be on the right drug speak with your physician to see if RX Match is a good match for you,\" said Gillman.<\/p>\n
Joan Eggert has a history of hypertension. <\/p>\n
\"I've had high blood pressure since age 22. I've been on all kinds of medications up to three or more at once with not really great results,\" said Joan.<\/p>\n
She was placed on a new blood pressure drug shortly before she went on vacation. While she was scuba diving in Fiji, she started to experience shortness of breath.<\/p>\n
\"Heard the gurgles in my lungs and knew I had Immersion Pulmonary Edema because I am a hyperbaric doctor,\" said Joan. \"Finally we got to shore and after hours on oxygen, I was ok.<\/p>\n
Joan was determined to figure out what went wrong. Eventually, she had an RX Match test done.<\/p>\n
The test told her she didn't respond well to the medication she was on. Doctors switched her medication and now she is doing better.<\/p>\n
\"I finally got the answer to my question; the medication I was switched to, I don't metabolize properly,\" said Joan.<\/p>\n
Talk with your doctor if you are interested in learning more about RX Match.<\/p>\n
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