Gene Testing
What is the GeneSight Psychotropic Test?
The GeneSight Psychotropic test is a genetic test that shows your healthcare provider how your genes may affect medication outcomes.
The GeneSight test may reveal which medications to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions that:
- Require dose adjustment
- Be Less likely to work
- Have an increased risk of side effects based on your DNA
Is the GeneSight Test Right for You?
- Has a mental Health Medication failed you in the past?
- Is your current mental health medication not working?
- Does your Mental Health Medication cause unwanted side effects?
How does it work?
The gene Test can be ordered and sent by your provider to be taken in the convenience of your own home via GeneSight at home. It is a simple cheek swab test. The sample is sent to a lab for analysis. After your sample is received the results is sent to your provider.
Your provider can review your results on your next visit. The results may be used to find the best mental health medication that is best fit your genetic make up.
Genesight is not financially affiliated with VGH Mental Health Services. GeneSight will bill each patient’s insurance directly and bill the patient separately.
Channel Johnson, MSN, RN, APRN-CNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board certified nurse practitioner. She initially obtained a B.S. degree in Nursing and a B.A. degree in Organizational Studies at The University of Tulsa graduating in 2010.
During her college career she participated in NCAA division 1 Sports playing basketball at the University of Alabama and The University of Tulsa.
As a registered nurse (RN) Channel has worked in the intensive care units (ICU) for 10 years specializing in neurological, trauma, stroke, and general surgical units throughout local hospitals in Tulsa and surrounding areas.
In 2019, Channel obtained a MSN from Maryville University as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduating summa cum laude. After Channel has experienced mental health issues herself from life circumstances she felt led to purpose to obtain a Post- Masters Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in 2022, graduating summa cum laude.
Channel has also attended Harvest Time Prayer Ministry Bible College for 3 years which focuses on intercessory prayer and biblical understanding.
She is a current member of American Nurses Association (ANA), Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (AONP), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). She has 3 young children ages 4, 5, and 11 years and she enjoys doing life with her children.