Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (Blood)

Alternate Names	THF Reductase, MTHFR, C667T, A1298C, Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase Geno
Test Code	AMTHFR
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $77.50 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	This test is for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C667T and A1298C Gene Mutations.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	4mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Haematology, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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