Test Code HFE Haemochromatosis gene (HFE) mutation detection
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Days and Times Performed
Bimonthly, TAT 21 working days.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Microarray
Service Code
1035035
Update
Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For detection of disease-causing mutations, p.Cys282Tyr(C282Y) and p.His63Asp(H63D) associated with hereditary haemochromatosis
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.