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HelpTest Code 155347788 MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) Mutation
Additional Codes
Quest Diagnostics Test Code: 17911
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Specimen Requirements
Please submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type (Preferred): 5 mL whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Specimen(s)
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum volume: 3 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Frozen shipping is acceptable
Storage Temp Stability
Room Temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
See Report
Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT
Set up: Daily, Report Available: 3-4 days
CPT Code
81291