MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) Mutations

Test Name

MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) Mutations

Alternate Description

(MTHFR) Methyenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (C677T and A1298C mutation)

LIS Code

MTHFR

Availability

7 days a week

Lab Section

Send out

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3.0 mls of whole blood in a EDTA Lavender Top tube

Critical Value

Not applicable

Summary Test Name

MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) Mutations

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of specimen collection

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Do not centrifuge. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

Stable for four (4) days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature.  Refrigerate upon receipt in SPA.

Specimen Preparation In House

Do not centrifuge.  Refrigerate upon receipt in SPA.

Stat Availability

Not available

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

7 days

Patient Preparation

None required

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Test Results

Negative or Positive for MTHFR  (C677T and A1298C) Mutation

Additional Test Information

Requires Hematology/Oncology Consult