Test directory: Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene Analysis

Ordering Code 5659
Test Name Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene Analysis
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions For optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Real-Time PCR
Insurance Pre-Authorization  HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Hemochromatosis (HFE) Gene Analysis ALL See report.