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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutation (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutation (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
14th January 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within <48 hours from collection (Monday - Thursday, excluding public holidays). For identification of carriers of inherited venous thrombophilia. General population screening and routine screening before prescribing oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy are not recommended. test should only be requested by a practioner skilled in genetic counselling of thrombophilia. The significance of a polymorphism in an affected individual is uncertain. Test is Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T.

 

 Homozygous mutation may be associated with increased thrombotic risk.

Requires own tube. Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within 48 hours from collection (Monday - Thursday, excluding public holidays).

For identification of carriers of inherited venous thrombophilia. General population screening and routine screening before prescribing oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy are not recommended. Test should only be requested by a practioner skilled in genetic counselling of thrombophilia. The significance of a polymorphism in an affected individual is uncertain. Test is Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase C667T.

 Homozygous mutation may be associated with increased thrombotic risk.

Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase mutation (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:MTHFR
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:MSM
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 4 mLEDTA 4 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:3 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:A separate container is required for this test.

Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within 48 hours from collection (Monday - Thursday, excluding public holidays).

For identification of carriers of inherited venous thrombophilia. General population screening and routine screening before prescribing oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy are not recommended. Test should only be requested by a practioner skilled in genetic counselling of thrombophilia. The significance of a polymorphism in an affected individual is uncertain. Test is Methyl Tetrahydrofolate Reductase C667T.

 Homozygous mutation may be associated with increased thrombotic risk.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Additional Notes:

1-2 weeks to result

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Order of Draw - Blood Samples