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Define What “MTHFR” Means And How to Report It

Published on Thu Jul 16, 2020

Question: What is MTHFR, and what codes should I report for it? Alabama Subscriber Answer: MTHFR (Methylene-tetra-hydro-folate-reductase) is an enzyme that is needed to metabolize homocysteine, an amino acid found in protein foods. When the mother carries a genetic mutation (MTHFR) that inhibits the production of this enzyme, this can affect either her or the fetus. When homocysteine levels are [...]
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