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Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test
Alternate Names
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C282Y, Cys282Tyr, H63D, His63Asp, HFE, Haemaochromatosis Screen |
Ordering Information
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Please indicate if the patient is a known or suspected case or a relative of a known case. |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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9ml EDTA (purple) |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Please collect a DEDICATED EDTA (purple) tube. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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3mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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Fortnightly |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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RHFE |
Container ID
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EW, EWL, EWP |
Opt. Container
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EDTA (purple) |
Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature |
External Laboratory
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Molecular Haematology, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service |