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Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

SALIVA KIT

Instructions for the collection of a saliva samples.

SWAB KIT

Instructions for the collection of a swab sample.

MOUTH SWAB KIT

For Buccal Cell Sample Retrieval
Used for DNA Testing

VAGINAL SWAB KIT

For Retrieval of Vaginal Discharge for STI Testing

CERVICAL BRUSH KIT

For HPV / Cervical Cancer Screening

URINE COLLECTION KIT

For the Collection of a Urine Sample for Various Types of Tests

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

Price available upon request.

R3,600.00

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) — DNA Rx Insight

Unlock the power of your genetics to optimise medication safety and effectiveness with DNA Rx Insight — a comprehensive pharmacogenetic report designed to guide personalised drug therapy based on your unique genetic profile.

What’s Included?

DNA Rx Insight analyses key gene variants that influence how your body metabolises, responds to, and tolerates a wide range of commonly prescribed medications. This information helps healthcare providers tailor drug selection and dosing to maximise benefits while minimising side effects and adverse reactions.

The report covers genetic factors affecting:

  • Drug metabolism enzymes (e.g., CYP450 family) influencing how quickly drugs are broken down
  • Drug transporters impacting absorption and distribution
  • Receptors and targets that affect drug response and efficacy
  • Genes linked to risk of adverse drug reactions

Pharmacogenetic guidance for medication categories such as:

  • Antidepressants and antipsychotics
  • Pain management and opioid response
  • Cardiovascular drugs (e.g., blood thinners, beta-blockers)
  • Oncology medications
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Anti-epileptics and neurological agents
  • Gastrointestinal drugs

Why Choose DNA Rx Insight?

  • Personalised therapy: Tailor drug choice and dosing based on your genetic profile
  • Increased safety: Reduce risk of adverse drug reactions and toxicity
  • Improved efficacy: Maximise the effectiveness of your prescribed medications
  • Evidence-based: Utilises the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacogenomic research
  • Empowering: Provides clear, actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers

DNA Rx Insight — Your Genes, Your Medications, Your Best Dose.

Take control of your treatment journey with personalised pharmacogenetic insights for safer, smarter prescribing.

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) — DNA Rx Insight

Unlock the power of your genetics to optimise medication safety and effectiveness with DNA Rx Insight — a comprehensive pharmacogenetic report designed to guide personalised drug therapy based on your unique genetic profile.

What’s Included?

DNA Rx Insight analyses key gene variants that influence how your body metabolises, responds to, and tolerates a wide range of commonly prescribed medications. This information helps healthcare providers tailor drug selection and dosing to maximise benefits while minimising side effects and adverse reactions.

The report covers genetic factors affecting:

  • Drug metabolism enzymes (e.g., CYP450 family) influencing how quickly drugs are broken down
  • Drug transporters impacting absorption and distribution
  • Receptors and targets that affect drug response and efficacy
  • Genes linked to risk of adverse drug reactions

Pharmacogenetic guidance for medication categories such as:

  • Antidepressants and antipsychotics
  • Pain management and opioid response
  • Cardiovascular drugs (e.g., blood thinners, beta-blockers)
  • Oncology medications
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Anti-epileptics and neurological agents
  • Gastrointestinal drugs

Why Choose DNA Rx Insight?

  • Personalised therapy: Tailor drug choice and dosing based on your genetic profile
  • Increased safety: Reduce risk of adverse drug reactions and toxicity
  • Improved efficacy: Maximise the effectiveness of your prescribed medications
  • Evidence-based: Utilises the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacogenomic research
  • Empowering: Provides clear, actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers

DNA Rx Insight — Your Genes, Your Medications, Your Best Dose.

Take control of your treatment journey with personalised pharmacogenetic insights for safer, smarter prescribing.

  • Patients starting new medications or experiencing side effects
  • Individuals on long-term medication requiring optimisation
  • Healthcare providers seeking personalised prescribing guidance
  • People with a family history of adverse drug reactions
  • Anyone interested in reducing trial-and-error in medication management
  • Clinicians aiming to improve treatment outcomes through precision medicine
  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. This sample kit contains a buccal (cheek) swab collection device.
  3. Samples collected at home are couriered to our laboratory in our pre-paid courier bags.
  4. You will receive an SMS / email when your sample arrives at the laboratory.
  5. Results will be made available to you within 3-4 weeks via the BioSmart secure portal.

Pricing excludes shipping. R250 will be added to your order should shipping be required. Orders may also be collected from BioSmart Head Office at no additional cost.

*Note: A nurse must collect your blood sample. This service is free at participating Clicks Clinics. Please book your blood collection appointment at selected  stores.

*Note: This is a free service at participating Clicks Clinics. You must book your blood collection service at selected stores.

Please note that the Home DNA Kinship Test is only for peace of mind purposes and would not be defensible in court as BioSmart cannot verify the origin of the samples.

SALIVA KIT

Instructions for the collection of a saliva samples.

SWAB KIT

Instructions for the collection of a swab sample.

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

MOUTH SWAB KIT

For Buccal Cell Sample Retrieval
Used for DNA Testing

VAGINAL SWAB KIT

For Retrieval of Vaginal Discharge for STI Testing

CERVICAL BRUSH KIT

For HPV / Cervical Cancer Screening

URINE COLLECTION KIT

For the Collection of a Urine Sample for Various Types of Tests

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

MOUTH SWAB KIT

For Buccal Cell Sample Retrieval
Used for DNA Testing

VAGINAL SWAB KIT

For Retrieval of Vaginal Discharge for STI Testing

CERVICAL BRUSH KIT

For HPV / Cervical Cancer Screening

URINE COLLECTION KIT

For the Collection of a Urine Sample for Various Types of Tests

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

R3,600.00

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) — DNA Rx Insight

Unlock the power of your genetics to optimise medication safety and effectiveness with DNA Rx Insight — a comprehensive pharmacogenetic report designed to guide personalised drug therapy based on your unique genetic profile.

What’s Included?

DNA Rx Insight analyses key gene variants that influence how your body metabolises, responds to, and tolerates a wide range of commonly prescribed medications. This information helps healthcare providers tailor drug selection and dosing to maximise benefits while minimising side effects and adverse reactions.

The report covers genetic factors affecting:

  • Drug metabolism enzymes (e.g., CYP450 family) influencing how quickly drugs are broken down
  • Drug transporters impacting absorption and distribution
  • Receptors and targets that affect drug response and efficacy
  • Genes linked to risk of adverse drug reactions

Pharmacogenetic guidance for medication categories such as:

  • Antidepressants and antipsychotics
  • Pain management and opioid response
  • Cardiovascular drugs (e.g., blood thinners, beta-blockers)
  • Oncology medications
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Anti-epileptics and neurological agents
  • Gastrointestinal drugs

Why Choose DNA Rx Insight?

  • Personalised therapy: Tailor drug choice and dosing based on your genetic profile
  • Increased safety: Reduce risk of adverse drug reactions and toxicity
  • Improved efficacy: Maximise the effectiveness of your prescribed medications
  • Evidence-based: Utilises the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacogenomic research
  • Empowering: Provides clear, actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers

DNA Rx Insight — Your Genes, Your Medications, Your Best Dose.

Take control of your treatment journey with personalised pharmacogenetic insights for safer, smarter prescribing.

  • Patients starting new medications or experiencing side effects
  • Individuals on long-term medication requiring optimisation
  • Healthcare providers seeking personalised prescribing guidance
  • People with a family history of adverse drug reactions
  • Anyone interested in reducing trial-and-error in medication management
  • Clinicians aiming to improve treatment outcomes through precision medicine
  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. This sample kit contains a buccal (cheek) swab collection device.
  3. Samples collected at home are couriered to our laboratory in our pre-paid courier bags.
  4. You will receive an SMS / email when your sample arrives at the laboratory.
  5. Results will be made available to you within 3-4 weeks via the BioSmart secure portal.

Pricing excludes shipping. R250 will be added to your order should shipping be required. Orders may also be collected from BioSmart Head Office at no additional cost.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

Peace of mind about your family connections are just a test away. Order your BioSmart Kinship
Test today and replace doubt with certainty.

Please note that the Home DNA Kinship Test is only for peace of mind purposes and would not be defensible in court as BioSmart cannot verify the origin of the samples.

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

May be covered by Discovery Medical Aid—check your plan for details

R3,600.00

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) — DNA Rx Insight

Unlock the power of your genetics to optimise medication safety and effectiveness with DNA Rx Insight — a comprehensive pharmacogenetic report designed to guide personalised drug therapy based on your unique genetic profile.

What’s Included?

DNA Rx Insight analyses key gene variants that influence how your body metabolises, responds to, and tolerates a wide range of commonly prescribed medications. This information helps healthcare providers tailor drug selection and dosing to maximise benefits while minimising side effects and adverse reactions.

The report covers genetic factors affecting:

  • Drug metabolism enzymes (e.g., CYP450 family) influencing how quickly drugs are broken down
  • Drug transporters impacting absorption and distribution
  • Receptors and targets that affect drug response and efficacy
  • Genes linked to risk of adverse drug reactions

Pharmacogenetic guidance for medication categories such as:

  • Antidepressants and antipsychotics
  • Pain management and opioid response
  • Cardiovascular drugs (e.g., blood thinners, beta-blockers)
  • Oncology medications
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Anti-epileptics and neurological agents
  • Gastrointestinal drugs

Why Choose DNA Rx Insight?

  • Personalised therapy: Tailor drug choice and dosing based on your genetic profile
  • Increased safety: Reduce risk of adverse drug reactions and toxicity
  • Improved efficacy: Maximise the effectiveness of your prescribed medications
  • Evidence-based: Utilises the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacogenomic research
  • Empowering: Provides clear, actionable insights for patients and healthcare providers

DNA Rx Insight — Your Genes, Your Medications, Your Best Dose.

Take control of your treatment journey with personalised pharmacogenetic insights for safer, smarter prescribing.

  • Patients starting new medications or experiencing side effects
  • Individuals on long-term medication requiring optimisation
  • Healthcare providers seeking personalised prescribing guidance
  • People with a family history of adverse drug reactions
  • Anyone interested in reducing trial-and-error in medication management
  • Clinicians aiming to improve treatment outcomes through precision medicine
  1. Purchase this test by adding it to the cart at the top of the page.
  2. This sample kit contains a buccal (cheek) swab collection device.
  3. Samples collected at home are couriered to our laboratory in our pre-paid courier bags.
  4. You will receive an SMS / email when your sample arrives at the laboratory.
  5. Results will be made available to you within 3-4 weeks via the BioSmart secure portal.

Pricing excludes shipping. R250 will be added to your order should shipping be required. Orders may also be collected from BioSmart Head Office at no additional cost.

Blood samples taken at selected stores.

MOUTH SWAB KIT

For Buccal Cell Sample Retrieval Used for Paternity Testing

VAGINAL SWAB KIT

For Retrieval of Vaginal Discharge for STI Testing

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

BioSmart is part of Discovery HealthID

South Africa’s first and most extensive digital healthcare platform for doctors. It enables them to access their patients’ electronic health records through an iPad or computer.

Samples can be collected at participating Clicks clinics.

For your convenience, have your blood samples collected at your nearest Clicks Clinic. Simply book your Clinic appointment, select BIOSMART Tests as the appointment type. Then arrive at your appointment with your BioSmart sample collection kit and the nurse will do the rest. You don’t have to pay for this service.