Genomic Tests

Practicing Precision Health Management.

What Is Genomics?

Genomics is the biological study of an individual’s overall DNA, or their “genome.” Among genomics’ benefits is revealing if you are at higher risk of developing certain medical conditions, while providing a better understanding of how your genes react to various stimuli.

Genomics is precision health management – it uses a person’s genes in combination with their lifestyle and environment to determine the best course of treatment.

Two of the most popular areas of genomics are pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics – and MedBen Rx offers two simple tests that give you detailed insights into your body’s inner workings.

GENOMIC TESTS AVAILABLE THROUGH MEDBEN

Pharmacogenomics

Learn how your genes impact your response to a particular prescribed drug, thereby improving effectiveness and minimizing trial and error.

Nutrigenomics

Learn how your genes impact the processing, utilization and response to nutrients, to help prevent and treat diseases.

USE YOUR FSA FUNDS TO PAY FOR GENOMIC TESTS!

By using funds from your flexible spending account (FSA), you can buy your genomic test using tax-free money and substantiate your purchase on MedBen Access. Or to make the process even more simple, use your MedBen FSA debit card so your purchase is automatically noted on your account balance.

Pharmacogenomics

Did you know that only 30-50% of people respond to 90% of the most common drugs? Genetic variations can cause different outcomes in individuals taking the same medication dose… including potentially harmful ones.

Pharmacogenomics allows you to discover which medications and doses align perfectly with your genetic makeup. Testing impacts multiple medication classes, including:

  • Cardiology
  • Mental health
  • Gastrointestinal (GI)
  • Pain management
  • Cancer/Autoimmune/Rheumatology

Employing pharmacogenomic testing optimizes medication outcomes, reduces side effects, and prevents unnecessary hospitalization. Patients and employers alike benefit through lower costs and greater productivity.

Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomics provides a blueprint for attaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By determining how nutrition impacts an individual’s genes, he or she can capitalize on the connection between well-being, disease management, and disease prevention.

Nutrigenomic testing identifies individual traits that affect well-being while suggesting lifestyle modifications that can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions, including:

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Cancer
  • Obesity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Asthma and Allergy

Nutrigenomic tests give employees actionable information about how to reduce obesity risk and achieve fitness goals. As an employer, you empower employees to work smarter… and with fewer chronic conditions, you see lower medical bills and a heathier workforce.

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