

METHYLENETETRAHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE MUTATION (QUEST)
Specimen Required
Alternate Specimen
Methodology
Stability
Reference Range
Performed
Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Send 5.0 mL (3.0 mL) in original tube at room temperature. |
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Dark blue EDTA, sodium or lithium heparin, and ACD A |
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection |
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 30 days |
Reference Range
See report |
Performed
Sunday - Saturday |
Turnaround Time | 5 -7 days | ||||||||
Test Code | MTHFA | ||||||||
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