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Methylene Tetrahyrofolate Reductase (MTHFR Genotype, MTHFR)

Test Code: MTHFR

Test Code

MTHFR

Test Name

Methylene Tetrahyrofolate Reductase (MTHFR Genotype, MTHFR)

Specimen Type

Container Type = Blue Minimum Testing Volume = 9:1 Ratio – Full Draw

Container

Blue

Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect blood into blue top vacutainers which contain 3.2% buffered sodium citrate. NOTE: The ratio of blood to anticoagulant is 9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant, therefore the blue top vacutainer (citrate) must be filled AT LEAST ¾ in total volume. Must specify Heparin therapy. A Haematology consult is required for in-patient samples (except for patients in Hematology/Oncology ward). Please call Special Coagulation at ext 5123 or the Haematologist on call Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate), Purple Top (EDTA), Light Yellow Top (Acid Citrate Dextrose) /Buffy coat are all accepted specimens Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Retention Times: Negatives samples are kept for 6 months, Positives samples are kept for 3 years Specimen StorageSamples are kept frozen at -20°C until testing is completed then at -80°C for long term storage. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as posible. Specimens that cannot be tested within the suitable timeframe (within 2hrs of Collection_) are to be double-spun and send frozen Laboratory Staff Instructions: Centrifuge the blood sample at 4000 RPM (1500 G) for 8 minutes at room temperature (18-24˚C). Transfer the plasma fraction into a clean 10.0 mL plastic, conical tube. Re-centrifuge the plasma at 1500g for 5 minutes at room temperature (18 – 24˚C). Seperate and store plasma frozen at -70˚C, if testing cannot be performed within 2 hours Sample Rejection Criteria: Samples will be rejected if the blood to anticoagulant ratio of 9:1 is not met or the sample is clotted, Grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected

Stability

Not specified

Reference Range

PCR Bassed Assay

Performing Lab

SMH-Special Coagulation

Turnaround Time

14 DayS

Test Notes

Status

active

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