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What is iDNA PGx CNS?

iDNA PGx CNS is a pharmacogenetics test that employs a non-invasive procedure conducted on an oral swab sample. This genetic analysis focuses on identifying specific gene polymorphisms (SNP) that interact with medications, enabling the assessment of drug metabolism, adverse effects, treatment response, and efficacy. The test provides valuable guidance to physicians, helping them tailor treatment options and dosages to each individual patient.

What is the benefit of the test for me? Why do I need it?

The iDNA PGx CNS analysis serves as a valuable tool for your doctor to make personalized treatment decisions. It assists in determining the most suitable medication and dosage for you, maximizing the likelihood of a favorable response while minimizing the risk of adverse effects.

Which patients may benefit most from iDNA PGx CNS?

iDNA PGx CNS was developed for patients suffering from mental or neurological disorders. Pharmacogenetic analysis is indicated in newly diagnosed patients, patients with chronic disease who are not responding to their treatment, and in cases of concomitant use of multiple medications.

How is iDNA PGx CNS performed?

The iDNA PGx CNS is a user-friendly and painless test that offers valuable insights into gene-drug interactions. This genetic analysis involves the collection of a sample through the use of an oral swab. The sample is sent to iDNA Laboratories' accredited laboratory, where your DNA is isolated and genotyped. Within a short period of time, you and your doctor receive a comprehensive report detailing your pharmacogenetic analysis.

What is the process in which my DNA is analyzed and the results of my results report are extracted?

The oral (buccal) swab contains DNA, which is derived from the cells of the oral cavity tissue. The kit provided includes sterile swabs for sample collection by your doctor or qualified personnel.

Once we receive your sample, our certified laboratory isolates the DNA from the collected cells. Subsequently, iDNA Laboratories utilizes cutting-edge genetic testing methods to analyse your DNA.

Is iDNA PGx CNS safe?

There is absolutely no risk from taking the test. Collecting an oral (buccal) swab is simple, quick, and painless.

What are genetic polymorphisms?

Human DNA is approximately 99.9% identical from person to person. However, there are small differences that make each individual unique. These differences are called polymorphisms - Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP). Certain variations are associated with distinct traits in individuals, such as drug response and metabolism.

What does DNA have to do with taking medication?

The study of DNA sequencing has uncovered that genes play a direct role in drug metabolism and therapeutic effectiveness for individual patients. Genes are responsible for the significant variability observed in the response of patients with the same disease to the same drug at the same dosage. Additionally, genes can be attributed to the occurrence of avoidable serious adverse effects. Considering that no two individuals or diseases are identical, pharmacogenetics holds the potential to personalize treatment for everyone.

Are the results of the iDNA PGx CNS test analysis understood?

The detailed report of the results is presented in a very understandable way. However, to ensure accurate comprehension of the findings, it is essential for the attending physician to interpret and provide explanations for them.

What is Pharmacogenetics?

Pharmacogenetics investigates the interaction between drugs and genes, examining how an individual's genetic profile (DNA) influences their response to medications.

How does the doctor receive the test results?

Depending on how the kit is registered (electronically or via paperwork) your treating doctor will be able to access your results via the myEMR platform or via his/her personal email, to receive your results report directly.

If I change doctors, will I be able to use the test?

In the event you change doctors, you need to contact the company and with proper guidance we will be able to grant access to your results for your new physician.

Is iDNA Cardio Health safe?

There is absolutely no risk from taking the test. Collecting an oral (buccal) swab is simple, quick, and painless.

What is the iDNA Cardio Health kit?

iDNA Cardio Health kit is an in vitro (IVD) diagnostic product, which evaluates, using interpretive software, the genetic analysis of a buccal swab sample, and in combination with phenotypic characteristics (all the morphological characteristics that an organism presents at a given time) assigns an individualized risk of cardiovascular disease using the Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) as well as the Adjusted PRS.

What is the Polygenic Risk Score?

The Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) is a modern genetic profile analysis tool that assesses the probability of vulnerability (predisposition) to a number of cardiovascular diseases.

What is the Adjusted PRS?

Adjusted PRS is a unique and innovative method that combines PRS with the current lifestyle and phenotype characteristics of an individual, thus providing the ability to dynamically monitor the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Which diseases does iDNA Cardio Health test for?

The iDNA Cardio health kit aims at early prevention of common cardiovascular diseases as a screening test. The cardiovascular diseases it tests for are:

Coronary artery disease
Cardiomyopathy (dilated and hypertrophic)
Heart failure
Arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation)
Ischaemic stroke

Who are the target groups of iDNA Cardio Health?

The iDNA Cardio Health kit can provide information to people who belong to one of 3 groups:

Healthy individuals who want to know if they are at risk of developing any of the conditions examined by the test
Healthy people with a relative with a cardiac history (positive history) of a condition (Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy (Diastolic and Hypertrophic), Arrhythmia (Atrial Fibrillation), Ischaemic Stroke who have tested negative for hereditary causes.
Asymptomatic patients who are either under surveillance or undergoing minimally conservative treatment

What are the benefits of the iDNA Cardio Health test for me?

iDNA Cardio Health offers you information regarding:

Prevention

-The majority of cardiovascular diseases can be successfully treated thanks to early diagnosis and prevention by creating a personalized prevention plan.

Prevention for your family

-Cardiovascular diseases are largely inherited conditions.

-The results can help relatives to identify potential hereditary risk early and take preventive care of their health

Lifestyle recommendations

-With the lifestyle changes recommended by the treating physician, the impact of predisposition is reduced and optimal health is promoted.

How is the iDNA Cardio Health kit performed?

The iDNA Cardio Health kit is designed as an easy and painless test that provides information about your risk of cardiovascular disease. The genetic analysis requires a sample to be taken, painlessly using a swab, from a buccal swab. The sample is then sent to iDNA Laboratories' certified laboratory, where your DNA is isolated and genotyped. Within 20 business days you receive your personalized results report in your personal account on the myEMR online platform.

What is Genomic Medicine?

Genomic Medicine is an emerging scientific field where the clinical care of an individual can be personalized using the results of genetic testing. Specifically, Medical Genetic DNA testing provides information to the physician about health issues such as genetic predisposition to disease and response to medications.

What is the process for taking the test?

The process to follow is quick and easy. Purchase the iDNA Cardio Health Kit, create an account on the myemr.idna.gr platform, enter the serial number and personal data, fill in the questionnaire and send the buccal swab sample to the iDNA Laboratories.

Within 20 business days you receive the personalized results report in your account within the myEMR online platform.

Are the results of the iDNA Cardio Health iDNA test easy to understand?

The detailed report of the results is provided in Greek or English (selected during registration) and the results are presented in a comprehensive way. However, for a better understanding of the results, it is necessary for your doctor to interpret and explain them.

Τι είναι το iDNA NutriGenetix ;

iDNA NutriGenetix is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) product, which includes genetic analysis of an oral swab sample and recording of personal phenotypic characteristics through a health and lifestyle questionnaire. It presents the needs of the individual with the aim to achieve their personal health goal as well as an individualized diet plan.

Στόχος του είναι η πρόληψη μεταβολικών ασθενειών και άλλων συμπτωμάτων, διαταραχών, ή ασθενειών που σχετίζονται με τις διατροφικές συνήθειες, παρέχοντας έτσι ένα ολοκληρωμένο εργαλείο για βέλτιστη υγεία.

Τι είναι η Διατροφογονιδιωματική;

Η Διατροφογονιδιωματική (Διατροφογενομική & Διατροφογενετική) είναι ο επιστημονικός τομέας που στοχεύει στον εντοπισμό των αλληλεπιδράσεων μεταξύ γονιδίων και παραγόντων που σχετίζονται με τις διατροφικές διεργασίες.

Πώς γίνεται το τεστ;

Το iDNA NutriGenetix kit έχει σχεδιαστεί ως ένα εύκολο και ανώδυνο τεστ το οποίο δίνει πληροφορίες για Το iDNA NutriGenetix μπορεί να συμβάλει στην εκτίμηση κινδύνου και να βοηθήσει τη διαχείριση της παχυσαρκίας μέσα από εξατομικευμένες συμβουλές διατροφής. Για τη γενετική ανάλυση απαιτείται η λήψη δείγματος, ανώδυνα με χρήση μπατονέτας, από στοματικό επίχρισμα. Έπειτα, το δείγμα αποστέλλεται στο πιστοποιημένο εργαστήριο της iDNA Laboratories, όπου γίνεται η απομόνωση και η γονοτύπηση του DNA σας. Εντός 20 εργασίμων ημερών λαμβάνετε το εξατομικευμένο report αποτελεσμάτων στον προσωπικό σας λογαριασμό στην ηλεκτρονική πλατφόρμα myEMR.

What is the process for taking the test?

Η διαδικασία που πρέπει να ακολουθήσει ο ενδιαφερόμενος είναι εύκολη και γρήγορη. Αγοράζει το iDNA NutriGenetix, δημιουργεί λογαριασμό στην πλατφόρμα myemr.idna.gr, καταχωρεί το serial number και τα στοιχεία του, συμπληρώνει το ερωτηματολόγιο και στέλνει το δείγμα παρειακού επιχρίσματος στο εργαστήριο της iDNA Laboratories.

Within 20 business days you receive the personalized results report in your account within the myEMR online platform.

Είναι ασφαλές το iDNA NutriGenetix;

There is absolutely no risk from taking the test. Collecting an oral (buccal) swab is simple, quick, and painless.

Σε ποιους απευθύνεται;

To iDNA NutriGenetix kit απευθύνεται σε άτομα με:

have body weight issues
present with obesity-related diseases such as Insulin Resistance, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome
have a family history of obesity-related chronic conditions
present disease risk factors, e.g., hypercholesterolemia, pre-diabetes
have a particular interest in overall health and prevention (health-conscious)
follow "restrictive" diets due to lack of time or personal preference

Τι είναι η εξατομικευμένη διατροφή;

Η εξατομικευμένη διατροφή ή διατροφή ακριβείας (Personalised Nutrition – PN) ορίζεται ως το σύνολο των ειδικά σχεδιασμένων διατροφικών συμβουλών που βασίζονται σε ατομικές πληροφορίες, όπως ο γονότυπος, ο φαινότυπος και ο τρόπος ζωής.