Laboratory Procedure
pharmacogenomic testing
Subclass of:
Genetic screening method
Definitions related to pharmacogenomic testing:
  • An assay intended to study interindividual variations in whole-genome or candidate gene, single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) maps, haplotype markers, or alterations in gene expression or inactivation that may be correlated with pharmacological function and therapeutic response. In some cases, the pattern or profile of change is the relevant biomarker, rather than changes in individual markers.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • The detection of genetic variability (e.g., PHARMACOGENOMIC VARIANTS) relevant to PHARMACOGENETICS and PRECISION MEDICINE. The purpose of such genetic testing is to help determine the most effective treatment options and their optimum dosages with least potential risks for DRUG-RELATED SIDE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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