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Hereditary Haemochromatosis Gene (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Haemochromatosis (HLA-H) Gentotyping
HFE
C282Y
H630

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

HFE

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Specimen should only be collected Monday through to Thursday. Specimen MUST be delivered to laboratory within <48 hours from collection (Mon - 3pm Fri, excluding public holidays).

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples