Disease Diagnosis

HFE Genotyping

Overview

Test Name

HFE Genotyping

Test Code

SG1002 (2 variant)

Test Category

Single Gene Tests

Test Subcategory

Disease Diagnosis

Disease(s) Targeted

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH)

Who Is The Test For?

This test is designed to identify individuals who may be at risk of iron overload.

No. of Variants

Variants

HFE C282Y & HFE H63D

Deliverables

Clinical Report (Download a sample report here)

Turnaround Time

3-6 weeks

Specimen Requirements

For detailed information about the sample requirements, please consult our clinical sample requirements page.

*Turnaround times are estimated from receipt of satisfactory specimen and test request form at the laboratory to release of clinical report. The turnaround time may vary depending on the nature of the specimen and the complexity of the investigation required. The above table is only a guideline and the complexity of a case and the requirement for further investigations may change this.

About Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH)

Hereditary Hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder characterised by excessive iron absorption from the diet, this is due to mutations in the HFE gene. This results in abnormal iron accumulation in various tissues and organs, leading to potential damage to the liver, heart, pancreas and joints. The test allows the Healthcare Practitioner to determine treatment and monitoring based on the patients HFE gene status.