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Single Gene test: MTHFR

Test Information

Title: Single Gene test: MTHFR
Lab: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Category: Hematology
Test Name (CMS Title): Thrombosis
Gene/Platform/Region List: MTHFR (c.665C>T (p.A222V))
Test type: Targeted Variant
Samples Accepted: Blood, DNA
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology: PCR-RFLP
Methodology Notes: Restriction digestion; Targeted Mutation
Disease/Condition: Homocystinuria, Hereditary Thrombosis

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