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HelpTest Code Q17911 Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) DNA Mutation Analysis
EPIC Test ID
12311990
Test Synonyms
17911
QUEST 17911
Collection Requirements
Note: New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Prior Authorization Required
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender-top) tube Acceptable: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top) tube.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Volume: 3 mL Whole Blood
Submission Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender-top) tube (Do not centrifuge tube.).
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Shipping/Handling instructions: Submission Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport: Room Temperature. Frozen shipping is acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen 30 days, Refrigerated 8 days, Room Temperature (preferred) 8 day
Day(s) performed: Daily
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Venous
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Arterial
Specimen Tube Description
PURPLE TOP-EDTA
ROYAL BLUE EDTA
DARK GREEN TOP- NAHEP
PALE YELLOW (ACD)
LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP
Performing lab
QUEST
Section
QUEST
CPT Code
81291
Loinc
21709-1
38415-6
EAP
LAB3780