MTHFR Testing is important – and inexpensive.
The benefits of MTHFR testing are tremendous as it allows you to be proactive in your health instead of sitting idly by wondering why you have a myriad of complicated symptoms which doctors seem to only make worse.
If you already know you have a MTHFR mutation, especially more than one copy (homozygous or compound heterozygous), then I believe you should be notifying all your siblings and relatives – and parents – and children.
They need to test for MTHFR - again – especially if homozygous or compound heterozygous. A single copy is very common and not very severe in many cases – in some cases, a single MTHFR mutation can contribute to many health problems.
If you suspect you have a MTHFR mutation but are not sure, then read this article which provides a list of conditions which can be caused by or worsened by MTHFR mutations.
If you are a physician and are wondering if you should screen your patient for MTHFR, then read this article which provides key points which help identify potential candidates with MTHFR mutations.
Need to order a MTHFR test?
Order your MTHFR Test Kit here.
Order your MTHFR Test Kit here.
FAQ on MTHFR Testing:
- Can I order a MTHFR Test Kit from you? Yes. Simply order it from here.
- When will I get results back? Within 14 to 20 days.
- How do I get notified of my results? Via email from Dr Lynch
- Are my results protected from insurance companies? Yes, if you don’t sign your name saying you allow insurance companies to be notified.
- How much does a MTHFR Test cost? It costs $150 when ordered through Dr Lynch
- Does insurance cover the MTHFR Test? Typically, yes, if your doctor orders it; not if you order it through Dr Lynch.
- Which lab do you go through for your MTHFR testing? Spectracell Labs. Quest also does it.
- Where do I go to get my blood drawn? You can go to your doctor or any blood draw center such as Lab Corp.
- Where do I mail my blood sample? You use the enclosed postage-paid envelope and send it directly to Spectracell.
- What do I do if I find out I have a MTHFR mutation? You can bring it to you doctor and see what they can do for you. Many doctors do not understand the MTHFR mutation and the effects it can cause; however, more and more are slowly waking up to the seriousness of MTHFR mutations.
- What supplements or prescriptions do you recommend if I have a MTHFR mutation? Requires a long, drawn out answer. Not going there at the moment.
- Is the blood test accurate? Yes. Very.
- Where can I find a doctor that knows about MTHFR? Try these medical associations.
- Once I get my results and no doctor knows what to do, what do I do!? You may schedule a consult with Dr Lynch
Do you have any questions about MTHFR testing or how to obtain your MTHFR Test Kit?
Please comment below and you’ll be helped! 
I was diagnosed compound heterozygous through a thrombophilia panel. However, I am confused as to why you suggest getting tested again if compound heterozygous as stated above?
Lindsey –
No need to get tested again for MTHFR if you already know which mutations you have.
This is for people who do not yet have MTHFR testing.
Im in the UK and would like to get tested. Is it possible to send a kit to the UK or do you know of any uk or European lab doing the testing?
Thank you
Anyone here help Olivia with a lab in the UK for MTHFR?
Getting test results takes a lot longer than they say. I ordered my kit on 3/1. After a week, I hadn’t received the kit so I called. I finally received the kit on 3/13. I FedExed it to SpectraCell on 3/15. Today is 3/30, 14 days after I sent in my blood sample. I still don’t have my results. I called Health-E Goods about it, they just said they had to wait on SpectraCell. They didn’t offer to call SpectraCell to see what was happening.
I have since learned that there are other places to get this test done, even without a doctor’s Rx. And no blood draw required. I can’t recommend getting the test through this website.
I do think in fairness that you should change #2 results in 7-14 days
I have been waiting 2 weeks and called in to see how much longer seeing as I have an appt. this week and wanted Dr. to go over results. Was told by your staff that results take about a month. I will call my Dr. to reschedule until after they come in.
I know it’s the lab, not you but dissapointed.
I found out that it’s not necessarily the lab that is needing the extra time. I FedExed my sample on a Thursday. On the Thursday two weeks later, after I didn’t have my results, I call Dr. Ben’s office. I was told sometimes the lab takes longer, and they were waiting on the lab. The next Monday, I contacted Spectracell directly. They told me they had “safe sent” my results to Dr. Ben 8 days after they had received my sample. After I learned that Dr. Ben had been sitting on my test results for over a week, I called the office, who said sometimes Dr. Ben needs extra time to write his report. I then sent an email to Dr. Ben, saying I knew he had my results, and he finally emailed my results to me that afternoon. I received a copy of Spectracell’s report, with no further input from Dr. Ben.
I sent a followup email to Dr. Ben, saying I was unhappy about what I was told by his staff at the office, and that they should change the time on the website that it takes to get results. He said they would, and apologized for being so overloaded that he didn’t get the results out sooner. He certainly seems to have a heart for helping those with MTHFR mutations, but I think some kinks need to get worked out on getting MTHFR results to folks on a more timely basis.
Lynn –
Thank you for your comment.
I have updated the websites. The time required to obtain results for the MTHFR Test is 14 to 20 days. Spectracell can vary immensely in getting their results to me – anywhere from 7 days to 20 days.
I have a system now that is working well. I just received three new test results on Friday and sent them out today.
I thank you for your patience Lynn on this. Sorry to have sat on your results. I understand how important it is to get them timely and the frustration when not getting them on time.
Spectracell was timely with your results – I wasn’t.
Dr. Ben,
I’m glad you’ve made the changes in your system and the time you show as needed for results. I was hesitant about sharing my story, because I wasn’t interested in making you look bad, but it appeared from Sarah’s story that there were still problems. I appreciate your acknowledgement of the problem, and also that you did respond. Thanks for your work on this website and your research into MTHFR.
You bet, Lynn. There’s always room for improvement and that is something I work on continually. Feedback is very important and I take it seriously.
Sarah –
I have changed the timeframe to state 14 to 20 days. Spectracell is inconsistent in timing. I have checked to see if your results are in and they are not as of yet.
Dr. Ben,
How do I learn about the other mutations that you have mentioned in connection with MTHFR? One of these is “CBS.” I don’t know where to read up on these problems. One of your posts on another page says that earlier this year you had planned to make a test for those other mutations available on your site. Any update on when this might happen?
Thanks,
Lucina
Lucina –
I talk a bit about the other mutations here in this presentation on methylation and MTHFR
The methylation genetic test that I am making is taking the lab quite some time to validate the test results. I’m still hoping it will get done here within the next couple months.