PharmaGene Function Test

Your Genes.
Your Medications.
Your Treatment, Optimized.
Powered by US Biotek's FarmaIQ technology, our pharmacogenetic test analyzes 20+ genes to reveal how your body processes medications so you and your doctor can choose the right treatment, first.

Get actionable steps to optimize your health with
two 1-on-1 counseling sessions included.

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What is Pharmacogenetic Testing?

Skip the side effects. Find what works.

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) reveals how your unique DNA affects your body’s response to medications. By understanding how you metabolize drugs, we can help guide your doctor toward more effective prescriptions and away from potential side effects.

Understanding your pharmacogenetic profile provides a powerful tool for personalized healthcare, directly impacting your safety and treatment success.

Why Take a Test?

Understanding your pharmacogenetic profile provides a powerful tool for personalized healthcare, directly impacting your safety and treatment success.

This test identifies genetic variations that affect how your body metabolizes medications. With this insight, your provider can choose the most effective drug and dosage from the start, minimizing trial and error, reducing side effects, and improving outcomes.

See Insights for 100+ Medications

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication such as

Lorazepam
Fluoxetine
Citalopram
Venlafaxine
Paroxetine
Diazepam
Clonazepam
Nortriptyline
Mirtazapine
Bupropion
Trazodone
Doxepin
Trimipramine
Amitriptyline
Alprazolam
Vortioxetine
Clomipramine
Sertraline
Imipramine
Duloxetine
Desvenlafaxine

Opioids and NSAIDs such as

Alfentanil
Buprenorphine
Codeine
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Methadone
Hydromorphone
Oliceridine
Oxycodone
Sufentanil
Tramadol
Alfentanil
Codeine
Morphine
Alfentanil
Buprenorphine
Codeine
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Methadone

Blood thinners, statins, and blood pressure medications such as

Clopidogrel
Warfarin
Ticagrelor
Prasugrel
Apixaban
Rivaroxaban
Metoprolol
Propranolol
Atenolol
Lisinopril
Enalapril
Losartan
Valsartan
Amlodipine
Carvedilol
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Hydrochlorothiazide
Atorvastatin
Simvastatin
Lovastatin
Rosuvastatin

This includes medications across all major specialties, ensuring your results provide long-term value for your health.

Why Choose Us?

Most tests leave you guessing. We give you expert answers.

With CompareMedsRx, you’ll get

  • First Counseling Session $100
  • Cheek Swab Test Kit $400
  • Lab Processing $200
  • Second Counseling Session $100
  • Continued Support $150 & up
  • Your Savings +$700
  • All Inclusive Price $800

30 Min. Pre-Test Session

$100
$250

Meet with a genetic counselor to discuss your current medications, health history, and treatment goals before testing.

30 Min. Post-Test Session

$100
$250

Meet with a genetic counselor to review your results and learn how your genes affect medication response.

Why Pay Our Price of $800?

Features

Our Test

Others

Expert Sessions

Included
Extra $700+

Custom Plan

Tailored to you from professionals
Generic PDFs you have to figure out

Report Clarity

Result explanations through counseling sessions
Raw data dump (confusing graphs)

Medication Safety

Priority levels of safety
Vague advice like “ask you doctor”

Time Savings

1-hour expert consultation + actionable results
Weeks or months of trial-and-error

Long-Term Savings

Avoid costly ineffective prescriptions + ER visits
Extra costs from wrong medications

*Based on internal user surveys. Results vary.

We never sell your information. You’re always in control.

Meet Your Expert Counselors

You’ll meet 1:1 with a genetic counselor backed by over 50 years of combined experience in DNA analysis and patient care to break down your results and understand what they mean for your health, both now and in the future.

Anna Schon, MS, CGC

Anna is a board-certified genetic counselor with a background in neurology, rare disease, and other hereditary conditions. She holds an MS in Genetic Counseling from Sarah Lawrence College. Anna combines her expertise in genomics, and longevity science to help patients personalize their health strategies. Anna uses genetic insights to guide sustainable weight management and support long-term wellness.

David Sharpe, MS, CGC

David is a board certified genetic counselor with over 14 years of experience and is a graduate of the Genetic Counseling program from Sarah Lawrence College. He specializes in using genetic tools to support and improve health outcomes. David is passionate about equitable, compassionate care and helps patients make informed, confident choices for lasting wellness.

Which Counselor Is Right for You?

Counselor

Specialty Areas

Experience

Approach

Anna

Genetic Counseling, Neurology

Since 2018

Preventive + science-backed

David

Genetic Counseling, Prenatal

14+ years

Compassionate + culturally sensitive

Counselor

Anna

David

Specialty Areas

Genetic Counseling,
Neurology

Genetic Counseling, Prenatal

Experience

Since 2018

14+ years

Approach

Preventive + science-backed

Compassionate + culturally sensitive

Note: Our genetic counselors are not pediatric experts.

Get Clarity on Your Medication Journey

Personalized Pharmacogenetic Report

Understand your unique genetic profile for key enzymes (like CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and others) to see how your body metabolizes medications. 

Expert-Reviewed Medication Guidance

Receive clear interpretations on how your genetics may affect the efficacy and side effect risk for over 100 medications.

Genetic Counseling Support

1 pre-test genetic counseling session with a board-certified specialist to understand the process, and 1 post-test session to review your results.

Actionable, Doctor-Ready Results

Your easy-to-understand report provides clear guidance you can take directly to your doctor to inform safer, more effective prescription choices.

*The PharmaGene Function Test uses the “FarmaIQ” test from US Biotek Laboratories.

*This test is available for ages 13+ (with a guardian account if under 18).

*This test is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

The Process Behind Your Results

How your journey begins

Step 1

Order Your Kit, Schedule a Pre-Test Counseling Session, & Answer Questionnaire

After purchase, you’ll receive a payment confirmation, session reminders, and a link as your pre-test counseling approaches.

Step 2

Receive & Register Your DNA Kit

In 3 days your kit arrives, just follow three simple steps: register it online, give your swab sample, and send it back. You’ll get a confirmation email once it reaches the lab (about 5–6 days after mailing).

Step 3

Get Your Results & Review Them in Your Post-Test Session

You'll get your results 3 weeks after your sample reaches the lab from our partner company, My Precious Genes®, along with a link to schedule your post-test session with a nutritionist to go over your results and provide next steps.

Get The PharmaGene Function Test

You’ll get everything you need to understand your unique biology and get personalized guidance

Pre-Test Counseling Session

First 30 minute meeting with a genetic counselor to discuss your individual goals

Cheek Swab Sample Test Kit

FarmaIQ test kit & online registration instructions provided by US Biotek®

Post-Test Counseling Session

Second 30 minute meeting to go over advice and recommendations on next steps

DNA Testing Kit and 2 Counseling Sessions

All-Inclusive price of
$800

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New!

The Weight Loss & Methylation Bundle

This bundle combines two essential tests with expert guidance, saving you money while providing a holistic approach to your health.

With This Bundle You’ll Receive:

Individual Price

$300

45 Min. Weight Management Counseling Session

$250

The Methylation Function Test Kit

$300

45 Min. Methylation Function Counseling Session

$250

Why Bundle?

Holistic Health Insights: Uncover why diets fail and how to optimize vitamins all in one bundle.

Personalized Action Plans: 90 minutes of expert counseling to interpret both tests and create a unified plan for diet, supplements, and lifestyle.

Save +$700 on regular kit and processing fees

  • Original Price $1350
  • All Inclusive Price $1100

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The Methylation Function Test Kit

Clarity on improving your energy, mood, detox, and aging.

  • Nutrient Processing: Learn how you metabolize B12, folate, and other key vitamins.
  • Detox & Energy: Identify genetic bottlenecks (e.g., MTHFR) that cause fatigue.
  • Long-Term Wellness: Support cell repair, mental clarity, and family-linked health risks.

Individual Price

$800

Bundle Price

$640

The Weight Management Test Kit

Clarity on why ‘one-size-fits-all’ diets may fail.

  • Hunger & Digestion: Uncover genetic drivers like Hungry Brain™ or fast stomach emptying.
  • Metabolism & Fat Storage: See how genes affect insulin, serotonin, and fat-burning.
  • Food/Fitness Guidance: Get tailored advice to curb cravings and boost energy.

Individual Price

$550

Bundle Price

$460

Note: The Weight Loss & Methylation Bundle is not available for New York.

Common Questions

The PharmaGene Function Test uses a test developed by US Biotek laboratories, called FarmaIQ. This pharmacogenomic test analyzes your DNA to predict how your body may respond to various medications. It helps providers understand if a medication is likely to be effective, if dosage adjustments might help, or if there's a higher risk of side effects.

No. PharmaGene Function Test is not diagnostic. It doesn’t diagnose diseases or conditions. Instead, it helps guide medication selection and dosing based on genetic insights. Treatment decisions must be made by your clinician.

While the specific number can vary by report, the sample report spans many medications and categorizes each based on the patient’s genetic profile, focusing on metabolism and response. Refer to the detailed sample report for exact coverage at usbiotek.com

Results are typically available within 3-4 weeks after your sample reaches the lab. You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report with personalized recommendations. The total turn-around-time from order placement to delivery of results to the customer is 3- 4 weeks and depends on how quickly the saliva sample is returned to the lab.

Here is the step by step time line:

  1. Test payment
  2. Physician orders test
  3. 2-3 days post order US Biotek ships kit to consumer
  4. Consumer returns sample within 1 week of kit receipt
  5. Lab receives kit 2-4 days post kit shipment
  6. Test results are available 3-4 weeks post sample receipt

The test uses a simple cheek swab you can collect at home—no blood draw required. Your sample is then sent to US BioTek’s certified lab for analysis.

  • MAJOR PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATIONS
    A potentially significant effect on drug response is predicted. There may be guidelines or a drug label recommending consideration be given to a change in the dose, the medication type, or further monitoring in order to minimize the risk of the potential clinical issue noted. Of note, “Major” prescribing considerations do not always preclude the use of a specific medication or necessitate a dosage change if the drug is currently effective and well tolerated, this will be dependent on the individual gene-drug interaction and the clinical circumstances.
  • MINOR PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATIONS
    Altered drug response is possible, but either the clinical significance is thought to be minor or there is currently limited evidence available. Consider monitoring for any potential clinical effects annotated in this report. There are generally no specific recommendations to alter dosage or medication according to current guidelines.
  • USUAL PRESCRIBING CONSIDERATIONS
    Genetic results are not predicted to have a significant effect on drug response, based on the literature currently available, and there are no additional prescribing considerations. Other factors may still influence drug response and therefore usual monitoring for adverse effects and efficacy still applies.
  • Source: US BioTek FormalIQ Sample Report

Results are securely delivered to your healthcare provider through the US BioTek provider portal. Providers then interpret the report and communicate it to you.

  • Sample FarmaIQ Report: Available here
  • US BioTek Terms & Conditions: Accessible on their website under “Terms of Service.

US BioTek does not bill private insurance directly. You can request submit the receipt to your insurance to check for coverage which is not guaranteed.

When you order through CompareMedsRx, you receive:

  • The PharmaGene Function Test (FarmalIQ™ test)
  • One pre-test session (30 minutes) with a genetic counselor to explain the test, what to expect, and potential outcomes of test
  • One post-test session (30 minutes) with a genetic counselor to explain your results
  • This combination helps you turn results into a personalized action plan.

Clinicians make treatment decisions. FarmaIQ is just one tool to inform their care—it should be integrated with your medical history, lab tests, and clinical judgment.

The FarmalIQ test is developed and owned by US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx does not manufacture, develop, or claim ownership of the FarmalIQ test. All intellectual property rights, clinical validation, and test-related data are the responsibility of US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx acts solely as a facilitator of access to this test and provides associated services such as genetic counseling, interpretation support and other relevant services. Any questions regarding the test’s methodology, accuracy, or results should be directed to US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx shall not be held liable for the performance, results, or outcomes of the FarmalIQ test.

Take Control of Your Treatment, Starting With Your DNA

Unlock how your unique genetics affect medication response for safer, more effective prescriptions.

The PharmaGene Function Test is developed and owned by US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx does not manufacture, develop, or claim ownership of the PharmaGene Function Test. All intellectual property rights, clinical validation, and test-related data are the responsibility of US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx acts solely as a facilitator of access to this test and provides associated services such as genetic counseling, interpretation support and other relevant services. Any questions regarding the test’s methodology, accuracy, or results should be directed to US BioTek Laboratories. CompareMedsRx shall not be held liable for the performance, results, or outcomes of the PharmaGene Function.