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Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test
Alternate Names
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C282Y, Cys282Tyr, H63D, His63Asp, HFE, Haemaochromatosis Screen
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Ordering Information
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Please indicate if the patient is a known or suspected case or a relative of a known case.
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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A dedicated collection is required.
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Once a fortnight
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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RHFE
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Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at Room Temperature
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Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Do not seperate or centrifuge. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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External Laboratory
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Molecular Haematology, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
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