Test Code LAB13010 Hemochromatosis, Hereditary
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
HHQ
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow ACD Solution A
Transport
Whole blood ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Processing
Send 5.0 mL
Stability
Ambient: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
3.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Fluorescent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism – Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday-Saturday
Reported
9-11 days
CPT Codes
81256
Additional Information
Components:
Includes mutations C282Y, H63D