Test directory: Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene Analysis

Ordering Code5659
Test NameHemochromatosis (HFE) Gene Analysis
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsFor optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyReal-Time PCR
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene AnalysisALLSee report.