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MTHFR Thermolabile Variant Analysis
MTHFR Thermolabile Variant Thrombophilia | Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor (MTHFR Thermolabile Variant) | Hyperhomocysteinemia (MTHFR Thermolabile Variant)
Test Information: Confirmation of Clinical Diagnosis, Presymptomatic Testing - Positive Family History (no familial mutation known)
Test Details
Test Code: 6045
Test Includes: MTHFR 677C>T variant

Special Notes: Analysis for the MTHFR 677C>T variant is offered as a specific DNA test, or as part of a Thrombophilia Mutation Panel (#6062), which also includes the Factor V Leiden R506Q mutation and the Prothrombin (Factor II) 20210G>A mutation.
Technical Information
Methodology: Pyrosequencing
Gene Name: MTHFR
Protein Name: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition: Molecular Diagnostics
Specimen Type: Blood
Requirements: Draw blood in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 3-5 cc (Adults/Children) and 3 cc (Infant<2yrs).
Shipping Conditions: Ship at room temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Do not heat or freeze.
Turn Around Time: 14 days
Billing Information
List Price: *For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes: 81291x1


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