MTHFR
Synonyms: | Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Thermolabile Variant, DNA Analysis; Hyperhomocysteinemia, C677T and A1298C Mutations |
Computer Code: | (RMTHFR) |
Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (lavender or yellow top tube). 3-Buccal swabs. Genetic Consent Required (see Test Requisition and Consent #6). |
Minimum Volume: | 3 mL 2 buccal |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain unspun whole blood or buccal swabs at room temperature. Min 3 mL or 2 buccal swabs. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C 06%20attestation%20for%20miscellaneous%20genetic%20testing.pdf? |
Test Frequency: | NA |
Routine TAT: | 14 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 81291 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |