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Test Code: MTHFR Preferred Name Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase

No
As required
2-4 weeks
Medicare Item with conditions - see General notes
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Blood (adult)3 mLEDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top)
Blood (paediatric)1 mL2x EDTA 500 uL Microtainer (Lavender Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

--No collection notes--

GENERAL NOTES

In Item Requirement MUST be satisfied to be eligible for Medicare rebate - Item 73308 "in the investigation of proven venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism". Such information must be included in the clinical notes on the request form.  

When not Medicare eligible - current SNP charge is $65

APPLICATION:  Demonstration of mutations in the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene.  Mutations in this gene can give rise to hyperhomocysteinaemia.


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