Hemochromatosis Genetic Mutation Panel

Specimen:

Test Code

YHECH

Specimen Name

Hemochromatosis Genetic Mutation Panel

Collect

EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

EDTA (Lavender) tube, 5.0 mL whole blood (Min: 2.0 mL), Refrigerated.

Special Handling

Mix tubes thoroughly immediately upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated

Methodology

DNA Amplification/Pyrosequencing

Performed

Performed once per week

Reported

Within one week

CPT Codes

  • 81256

Components

Additional Information

*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER Detects the presence of Cys282Tyr, His63Asp, and Ser65Cys variants associated with Hereditary Hemochromatosis.

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