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Test Name:METHYLENETETRAHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE GENE MUTATION
Test Number:5919/MTL
Collect:5 ML Whole Blood
Alternate Collect:Yellow Top (ACD), Blue Top (Na Citrate)
Container:Lavender Top(EDTA) Tube
Processing:Submit Tube Unspun
Transport/Stability:Ambient
Alternate Names:MTHFR
Performing Lab:AML- Molecular
Days Set Up:Varies
Expected TAT:7 Days
Ref. Ranges:Homozygous Normal
Collection/
Processing Details:		This is a genetic test and needs only to be performed once in a lifetime. Only ONE (1) tube needs to be drawn for any combination of the following tests: (FVL (Factor V Leiden Mutation), F2M (Factor 2 Mutation), JAK (JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection) HH (Hereditary Hematchromatosis for C282Y Mutation ONLY) and MTL ( methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation). Sodium/Lithium Heparin is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Method:Nanosphere Verigene System
CPT Codes:83891; 83896 x 5; 83908 83912
Date Created:10/02/2003
Revised Date:03/31/2009

 

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