Test Code NHCHRM Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Important Note

This test may require a pre-authorization or has limited coverage. Please check with insurance carrier to determine any specific requirements.

This test should not be ordered unless the fasting morning transferrin saturation is higher than 45%.

NORDX

81256

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Minimum 0.5 ml of whole blood

Note: Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

EDTA (lavender top tube)

Refrigerated

Every other Thursday

0.5ml

21694-5

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)