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)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene AnalysisALLSee report.