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Test Code MTHFR Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Thermolabile Variant, DNA Analysis

Important Note

1. Order a .Miscellaneous Reference Test

2. Test Code: 511238        Test Name: MTHFR, DNA Analysis

3. Lab: Labcorp

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction enzyme analysis

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood : Lavender (EDTA), Whole Blood

Volume: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate.

Reference Values

 Negative: Neither of the MTHFR variants tested, c.665C>T (previously designated C677T) and c.1286A>C (previously designated A1298C), were detected. Other causes of elevated homocysteine levels were not evaluated.

Performing Laboratory

Labcorp 

 

CPT Code

81291

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours

Aliases

MTHFR Mutation: c.665C>T

MTHFR Mutation: c.1286A>C