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