MTHFR DNA Analysis

Specimen:

Test Code

YMTHFN

Specimen Name

MTHFR DNA Analysis

Collect

1-EDTA
Also acceptable K2EDTA, Yellow ACD Solution A or B

Submit

3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated

Special Handling

Immediately mix tubes thoroughly upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

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

Stability

Ambient 3 days; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 1 month

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) / Fluorescence Monitoring

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

3-7 days

CPT Codes

  • 81291

Components

Additional Information

*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER. Examines one genetic factor that contributes to hyperhomocysteinemia. Test is not recommended for recurrent pregnancy loss, thrombophilia screening, or neural tube defect risk assessment, or for family members of individuals with known MTHFR variants. https://www.testmenu.com/nebraska/Tests/TechnicalBulletin/245

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  • Serum 
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