Haemachromatosis gene

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Haemachromatosis gene
HFE, HAEMG
Whole blood 9ml EDTA tube (red top bottle). Upon arrival in the laboratory the whole blood sample is stored refrigerated prior to referral (do not centrifuge).

This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry
Level 4
Addenbrookes Hospital NHS Trust [TPP]
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 217157
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Used in the diagnosis of haemachromatosis. Requests are usually only processed in patients with ferritin concentrations above the reference interval
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