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Epic Code LAB8330 Hemochromatosis DNA

Important Note

Please review Ordering Instructions

Test Name Alias

HemochromatosisDNA Analysis | 79 | HMC

Interface Order Alias

10511

Quick Collect

+A

Clinical Information

Includes HFE gene mutations Cys282Tyr (C282Y) and His63Asp (H63D)

Ordering Instructions

Hemochromatosis DNA is a predictive and presymptomatic genetic test.

 

Submission of an order for any predictive genetic tests and presymptomatic genetic tests, as defined by MCL 333.17020, contained in this catalog constitutes certification to Corewell Health laboratories that the ordering physician understands that written, informed consent is required for these tests and that, by submitting an order for these genetic tests, ordering physician has obtained “Informed Consent” of subject patient as required by any applicable state or federal laws with respect to each test ordered. On occasion, we forward a specimen to an outside reference laboratory. Corewell Health laboratories may request that ordering physician provide such consent to Corewell Health upon a reasonable request.

 

For an example of an informed consent, click here.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: For optimal results, specimen should be received within 48 hours of collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Laboratory Retention: Extracted DNA retained greater than 1 year.

Test Frequency

Available once per week, usual TAT less than 7 days.

Reference Range

An interpretative report will be provided.

Performing Department

Molecular Diagnostics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

CPT

81256

CDM Code

3108125601

Epic Test ID

1230100746

LOINC

Hemochromatosis DNA                 LOINC 21694-5

Hemochromatosis DNA, Interp      LOINC 62365-2

Mayo Access Code

SHO079

Reviewed Date

6/22/2023