Specimen Collection : MTHFR

Specimen Collection

MTHFR

Test Name

MTHFR

Test Code

SAMTHFR

Specimen Type

Whole Blood - EDTA (preferred); Citrate (acceptable)

Separate tube MUST be collected - cannot be shared for other tests except Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin Gene Mutation

Minimum Volume

EDTA: 1.0mL or Citrate 1.4mL

Preferred Volume

EDTA: 2.7mL or Citrate 1.4mL

Comments

Also known as Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation

Cost

$86.00

MBS item number

NON MBS ITEM

Assay Performed

Molecular Haematology

Royal Melbourne Hospital

via Central Specimen Reception Level 2 Grattan St

Parkville 3050

VIC

9342 7991

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