Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Haemochromatosis Gene PCR Test (Blood)

Alternate Names	C282Y, Cys282Tyr, H63D, His63Asp, HFE, Haemaochromatosis Screen, Haemochromatosis Genotype
Test Code	RHFE
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please indicate if the patient is a known or suspected case or a relative of a known case.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9 mL EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, EWL, EWP
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 4 mL EDTA tubes are also acceptable Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Molecular Haematology, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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