Medicine
Pharmacogenomic Testing for Warfarin Dosing Individualization
Quick fact
Genetic variants in two genes (CYP2C9 and VKORC1) account for about 30-40% of the variability in warfarin dose requirements, enabling more precise initial dosing.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why a standard dose of a blood thinner can be safe for one person but cause dangerous bleeding in another? The answer may lie in your DNA.