Test Code MTHFR Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) 2 Variants

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Epic EAP	ARUP Code
LAB739	55655 MTHFR

Collect

Lavender (EDTA), pink (K₂EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A or B).

Specimen Preparation

Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions:

Plasma or serum. Heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.

Refrigerated.

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerated: 1 week (preferred)

Frozen: 1 month

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Report available in 2-6 days

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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fluorescence Monitoring

MTHFR

MTHFR DNA assay