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Test Code NHCHRM Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Specimen

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.

Performing Location

NORDX

CPT Code

81256

Collection Container

EDTA (lavender top tube)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Day(s) Test Set Up

Every other Thursday

Volume

0.5ml

LOINC

21694-5

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)