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What is the egfr mutation test? what does its score imply?

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No such thing: There's an unproven test for one's MTHFR (a folic acid metabolism enzyme) genotype. A majority of people who pay to have it done will be told they have a health problem and the lab will then offer them certain special nutritional supplements. Most pathologists do not believe in this; I'm open-minded but not yet persuaded.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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