- OHSU Service Code:
- 102-8809
- Lab Section:
- Molecular Diagnostic Center
- Synonyms:
- HLA-H Mutation, PCR; Iron, Tissue, DNA Test (Hemochromatosis)
- Includes:
- HFE (C282Y) and HFE (H63D)
- Test Schedule:
- Weekly. Result turnaround 2-3 weeks.
- Specimen
Requirements:
- 6.0 mL whole blood in EDTA vacutainer tube. For requisition slips.
- Reference Range:
- No mutation
- Critical Values:
- Heterozygous or homozygous mutation
- Comments:
- Direct DNA-based detection by PCR of a common mutation in the HLA-H gene that causes hereditary hemochromatosis, a common iron overload disorder. Call the lab at 503-494-5400 for more information.
