Genetic Testing

Proove Biosciences

My doctor introduced me to a new kind of genetic testing.  It was done by a company called Proove Biosciences.  The test is done by swabbing inside your mouth just like a DNA test. 

What the test tells you is what medications will work for you and which one’s won’t.  This way you’re not wasting time taking medications that are going to get you any results. 

The test will tell how likely you are to become addicted to opioid, what your pain tolerance level is and what your risk factors are for things like heart problems and bleeding ulcers. 

It will tell you how well you will respond to opioids including morphine, hydrocodone and tramadol.  It also covers non-opioids such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and duloxetine.  They will also test you for medications you are taking to make sure you are responding well to them.  There is other information covered in the test as well that can help you with your treatment plan and pain management.

My insurance covered the cost of the test so if you are interested in having this type of DNA testing done talk to your doctor and have them check to see if your insurance will cover it.  It does provide some very useful information and is worth getting done.