Methodology
Fluoresecent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
HLA-H; HFE; Hemochrom HFE Gene Analysis, Blood; Hemochromatosis Hereditary DNA; H63D; Hemochromatosis; C282Y, H63D
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB00990
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top), Sodium heparin (green-top), or ACD solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Days; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81256
Revised
02-11-21