TestORDER CODE MTHRMolecular genetics

MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) Gene Mutation, PCR.

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Specimen: Whole blood / Swab
Container: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Required volume: Confirm with laboratory
Routine turnaround: 7-10 days

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Whole blood / Swab
Container: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Collection instructions: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Processing: Buccal Swab : •Puritan™ PurFlock™ Ultra Flocked Swabs (Fisher Scientific, Cat. No. 22-25-192) •Puritan™ HydraFlock™ Swabs, standard tip (Puritan, Cat. No.25-3306-H) •Sterile Foam Tipped Swabs (Puritan, Cat. No.25-15061PF) •4N6FLOQSwabs™,regular tip (ThermoFisher, Cat. No.4473979)
Storage: Room Temperature
Stability: Up to 30 days at 2-8°CRefrigerated.
Rejection criteria: 1.Any sample that is unlabeled/mislabeled. 2.Any sample without a test requisition. 3.Buccal swabs in any preservative or media. 4.Any swab not in its original pouch. 5. Any duplicate test orders for previously tested patients.

Technical information & codes

Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.