- Test Name
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Aliases
- Hemochromatosis, HFE
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LOINC Test Code
- MTS00010-9
- Description and Primary Use
- Diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis
- Reorder interval
- 0
- TAT
- 4-6 weeks
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Restricted to patients with elevated fasting transferrin saturation (TS; ≥45%). TS must be tested and increased prior to ordering. Transferrin result must be provided with requisition.
- Required Consultations
- Algorithms and Guidelines
New guidelines created by the Hematology Laboratory Utilization Committee
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
EDTA, 4-8 mL peripheral blood, refrigerated NOT frozen
- Criteria for Rejection
- Laboratory Service Area
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19