What happens during a pharmacogenetic test?
Testing is usually done on blood or saliva.
For a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.
For a saliva test, ask your health care provider for instructions on how to provide your sample.
