Stop guessing with your pain medication.

98%* of individuals would have avoided time dealing with side effects if they had taken an Inagene test before the start of their treatment plan.

Benefits of taking a PGx test

  • Optimized medication selection

    Helps healthcare providers choose medications that are more likely to be effective for you.

  • Risk of side effects reduced by 30%*

    Identifies medications that may cause harmful side effects based on your genetic makeup.

  • Personalized dosage

    Determines the appropriate dosage to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects.​

  • Informed healthcare decisions

    Empowers you and your healthcare provider with information to make better treatment choices.​

What is Inagene’s Pain & Mental Health test?

  • Not everyone responds to chronic pain medications the same way. At Inagene, our simple cheek swab test can uncover how your body responds to over 85 medications, helping you and your doctor make more informed decisions—right from the start.

  • We take your privacy seriously, so your DNA data is encrypted and protected. It is never sold or shared and is chemically destroyed when no longer needed.

    View the list of medications we test for here.

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How it works

  • Order your kit

    Receive your at-home cheek swab kit with free shipping.

  • Collect your sample

    Follow the simple instructions to collect your DNA sample.

  • Send it back to us

    Use the prepaid return label to send your sample to our accredited lab.

  • Receive your results

    Access your personalized insights online and discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Is this test for you?

  • Are you starting new medications?

    This test helps to predict effectiveness and avoid adverse reactions.

  • Are you facing medication side effects?

    This test can identify safer alternatives.

  • Struggling with medication trial and error?

    This test gives you and your doctor personalized insights to choose a better medication, faster.mation to prescribe medications based on your genetics.

  • Interested in personalized healthcare?

    Use your genetics to proactively manage your health and wellness.

Not all tests are created equal

Number of Medications Covered Scientific Standards Number of Gene Variants Tested Results Update Frequency Cost ISO Certified
Inagene 206 High 128 Minimum 4x per year* $399 Y
Personalized Prescribing 70 Low 104 Unknown $499 Unknown
Pill Check 285 Low 103 1-2x per year $599 Y
Biron 110 Low 48 Unknown $499 Unknown
DNA Labs 130 Low Unknown Unknown $349 Unknown
*Chart is based on our Complete Health test.
*The number of medications and price vary by test.
*Quarterly updates are available through the paid Inagene Advantage Membership.

Accredited Toronto Lab

Genetic analysis is performed in our COLA and CLIA-accredited Toronto laboratory. These accrediting bodies are mandated to ensure that testing laboratories meet quality control and accuracy standards and certify that the results are accurate and reliable. Inagene also holds a Medical Device Establishment Licence (#9922) from Health Canada.

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FAQS

How can my DNA affect pain medication efficacy?

Key proteins in the body play essential roles for medications to work correctly and/or to minimize toxicity. Enzymes activate or break medications down, transporters allow them into cells, and receptors bind to them to create beneficial (or sometimes toxic) effects. Genetic variants can affect the quantity and quality of these proteins, leading to variable responses amongst different individuals.

Can this test help with chronic pain?

Yes. The Inagene Pain & Mental Health test analyzes how genes affect your response to medications commonly used to treat chronic pain. It can help identify which treatments are more likely to be effective—and which may cause side effects—based on your DNA.

Can this help if I’m already on medication?

Yes. If you're currently on medication for pain and or mental health, but not getting relief or experiencing side effects, the test may show whether your genetics are contributing. It can help guide dose adjustments or medication changes for better results.

How do I know my DNA won’t be used for something else?

At Inagene, protecting your privacy and personal data is our top priority. We ensure your genetic data is secure, never shared or sold, and comply fully with Canadian Data Protection regulations, including PIPEDA and Provincial Privacy Regulations. Our comprehensive safeguards—physical, electronic, and procedural—protect against unauthorized access, use, alteration, duplication, destruction, disclosure, loss, or theft of your personal information

If a medication is not in the report, how do I know if my genetics won't affect my response?

  • When treating their patients, health care providers rely on prescribing guidelines, their judgment, and non-genetic factors specific to the patient. This result should also be considered if relevant medication(s) are included on a pharmacogenetic report. Suppose a medication isn't reported on our tests. In that case, it's often because there hasn't been sufficient scientific study to establish genetic factors influencing an individual's response to that medication. Therefore, pharmacogenetics is not a factor that would influence treatment decisions.

  • References

  • *McInnes G, Lavertu A, Sangkuhl K, Klein TE, Whirl-Carrillo M, Altman RB. Pharmacogenetics at Scale: An Analysis of the UK Biobank. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2021; 109(6): 1528-1537. doi:10.1002/cpt.2122