How to order GeneSight in Athena
(Outside of an Encounter)
1.) Search for a patient, then access their chart.

2.) Create an order group for the patient, then, if
necessary, select the ordering provider
3.) Select “Diagnoses & Orders” then
search for Genesight
Once
the Order Set has been added you may deselect the test panel that is not
needed. Add Diagnoses to attach to the test by click (+) Diagnoses that is in
red.
4.)Select the GeneSight test name to show
the medical necessity question.
5.) Indicate if you want to ship a kit to the
patient for sample collection at home.
6.) List one or more psychiatric medications that
have failed or are currently failing to work for this patient. If non type
“None”
7.) Indicate if you are considering medication
augmentation or new treatment for the patient.
8.) Indicate if you are considering a dosage change
to a current medication for the patient.
9.) Indicate that you have or have not considered
non-gentic factors. To review the non-genetic factors, visit https://genesight.com/ngf/
10.) Indicate if the patient has opted in to receive
automated text messages regarding their order. These messages are order status
updates only, not marketing outreach.
11.) Specimen and billing type do not need to be
answered.
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13.) When all required sections have been completed,
provider can sign orders.
14.) If the patient sample was collected in the
office, use one of the methods below to schedule FedEx pickup.
*You do not need to print the TRF from athena to
send with the sample