Haemachromatosis Gene

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

HFER

Referral code

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Test information

Monday – Thursday onlySample referred to:West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory.Birmingham Women’s Healthcare NHS TrustEdgbaston,Birmingham.B15 2TGTel: 0121 627 2710

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

2 x 4ml purple top EDTA

Special requirements

Minimum volume

2 x 4ml tubes (purple top) or 1 x 6ml EDTA (pink top)

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory, Birmingham Women�s Health Care NHS Trust,Birmingham