MTHFR, DNA Analysis
Test:
858
CPT:
81291
Synonyms
1-Hyperhomocysteinemia, C677T and A1298C Mutations
2-MTHFR
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
6 – 10 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
6 – 10 days
Volume
7 mL whole blood or LabCorp buccal swab kit
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood or two buccal swabs
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or LabCorp buccal swab kit
Collection
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container; one buccal swab; wet buccal swab
Test Details
Use
Follow-up evaluation in individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia