HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS
| Synonyms: | Cirrhosis; Iron Storage; Iron Overload; HHG |
| Computer Code: | (RHHGD) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (lavender or yellow top tube). 2 Buccal swabs. Genetic Consent Required (see Test Requisition and Consent #6). |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL 2 swabs |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain unspun whole blood or buccal swabs, refrigerated. Requires genetic consent. Min. 3 mL whole blood or 2 buccal swabs. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C 06%20attestation%20for%20miscellaneous%20genetic%20testing.pdf? |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 81256 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |