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Hemochromatosis (Hereditary), DNA Analysis

Tube Type = Lavendar Bullet and Yellow Top

Bullet x 2

Tube Type

Test ID LAB833
EPIC Order
 HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS MUTATION
CPT Code(s) 81256, G0452
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Yellow ACD-A Tube or lavender EDTA tube; See Comments
Micro: 1.0 mL blood/ 2 lavender EDTA pediatric bullet
Availability Routine: Weekly; no weekends or holidays
Turnaround Time 10 days
Reference Range Normal: No evidence of HFE gene mutation
Comment

Used in conjunction with Iron Profile

Additional information:

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514