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A member asked:
Psych rn wants to do a genitic liver test to see which meds i can tolerate. how is this test done?
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Likely: your psych RN want to complete cytochrome testing, which allows him/her to determine how you body may metabolize certain medications. This is usually done by blood testing or testing of cells through a cheek swab.
Answered 9/28/2014
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