General
MTHFR Check
As much as half of the population may have an MTHFR gene test mutation which may cause anxiety, insomnia, fatigue and depression. Find out more with this simple cheek swab test.
How your sample is collected
New Zealand: We send you a collection kit. Follow the instructions provided with your kit to collect and return your sample. Australia: Print the pathology form provided for your test, then take it to an affiliated collection centre for your sample to be taken. Check your test instructions for how to access the form and prepare for collection. No collection kit is posted.
About this test
What is an MTHFR mutation?
The MTHFR gene provides instructions to produce the MTHFR enzyme. This enzyme is needed to activate folate in the body which is essential for:
What happens next
- 01
Order your test
Enter your laboratory details and pay securely as a guest. No signup or health quiz is required to order.
- 02
Follow your collection instructions
Preparation and collection vary by test. Follow the instructions provided for your specific test; contact us if anything is unclear.
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Explore your results
View your results privately in your account. You can take the health quiz after ordering and explore clinician support when you need it.
A question before you order?
You can explore the collection without taking the quiz. If you are unsure where to start, we can help you understand the options.