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. 2018 Sep 4;11:139–146. doi: 10.2147/PGPM.S169648

Table 1.

Details of revised toolkit components

Component Format Content Use Snapshot
Test information sheet Single 8.5 × 11 inch paper, black and white print, double sided; modeled after Vaccination Information Statements General overview of PGx testing: Purpose of PGx testing What is involved in testing Risks and benefits of testing For patients to take home and reference graphic file with name pgpm-11-139Fig1.jpg
Flipbook 8.5 × 11 inch 16-page spiral bound book, color print; modeled after flipbooks were used by genetic counselors Graphics of PGx concepts:
• Outcomes when prescribing with PGx information compared to prescribing without
• Impact of metabolizer types Text details about medications eligible for testing:
• Associated gene
• Possible test results
• Impact of results on care
For providers to reference in the clinic/pharmacy when discussing PGx testing or testing results graphic file with name pgpm-11-139Fig2.jpg
Summary results report Single 8.5 × 11 inch paper, black and white print Patient results, interpretation of the result, and guidance for follow-up For patients to take home and share with other providers graphic file with name pgpm-11-139Fig3.jpg
Results card Wallet-sized card (~3.5 × 2 inches) PGx genes tested, results (*allele/genotype and phenotype) For patients to carry with them and share with other providers graphic file with name pgpm-11-139Fig4.jpg

Abbreviation: PGx, pharmacogenetics.