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Epic Code LAB8330 Hemochromatosis DNA

Test Name Alias

HemochromatosisDNA Analysis | 79 | HMC

Interface Order Alias

10511

Clinical Information

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

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

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

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

CPT

81256

CDM Code

3900304

Epic Test ID

1230100746

LOINC

Hemochromatosis DNA                 LOINC 21694-5

Hemochromatosis DNA, Interp      LOINC 62365-2

Beaker LOINC

HEMOCHROMATOSIS DNA: 21694-5

Mayo Access Code

SHO079

Reviewed Date

8/23/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: HEMOCHROMATOSIS MUTATION
Beaker Display Name: Hemochromatosis Mutation
BEAKER TEST NAME: HEMOCHROMATOSIS DNA
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Hemochromatosis DNA

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling

BEAKER COLLECTION: +A

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

LC MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS: 3 ML LAVENDER TOP TUBE A (Preferred)-Ambient