Hereditary hemochromatosis-5638

Test info

  
Hereditary hemochromatosis
  
5638
  
LAB5638
  
HH
  
C282Y mutation
H63D mutation
HFE
  

Detection of two point mutations in the human HH gene; C to Y amino acid change at position 282 and H to D amino acid change at position 63. These mutations are associated with iron accumulation and subsequent damage to organs.

This is a genetic test and needs only to be performed once in a lifetime.

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
3.0 mL
  
  • Only one (1) tube needs to be drawn for any combination of the following tests:
    • Calreticulin Exon 9 Assay
    • Factor V Leiden Mutation
    • Factor 2 Mutation
    • Hereditary Hemochromatosis
    • JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection
    • MTHFR C677T assay
  • Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Questions? Call the Molecular Diagnostics Lab at (612) 863-4475.

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  
ACD whole blood
Sodium citrate (Na Cit) whole blood
  

 Lt blue Sodium citrate (Na Cit) - 2.7mL 

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

  

Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit)

Yellow ACD (A or B)

  

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

  • Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
  • All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed
  

Ambient (preferred) 

Refrigerated - OK

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
  • Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage
  • Inappropriate timing of collection
  • Interfering substances

Performance

  
AHL - Molecular Diagnostics: D
  
Varies
  
7 days
  

PCR & RFLP analysis by gel electrophoresis

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Homozygous normal

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
81256
  
Yes
  

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

  • Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
  • All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Molecular Medicare billing request

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
07/30/2018
  
01/15/2024