Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- EDTA Whole Blood
3mL
Specimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratorySample Processing in Laboratory
DNA extracted from EDTA or sodium citrate whole bloodSample Preparation
NoneTurnaround Time
14 days (excluding weekends)Sample Stability
4°C for 28 daysHaemochromatosis Gene (HFE)
General Information
C282Y and H63D mutations are associated with an increased risk of hereditary haemochromatosis although the role of H63D remains unclear.
For mutation nomenclature update see here
Notes
*Blood or Bone Marrow samples are suitable
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS