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81256 Hfe gene

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HFE gene testing, Hereditary Hemochromatosis screening

Molecular analysis of the HFE gene to identify mutations associated with Hereditary Hemochromatosis, primarily C282Y and H63D variants.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose Hereditary Hemochromatosis in patients with elevated iron stores to guide phlebotomy and iron chelation therapy.

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Specialties

GeneticsHematologyGastroenterology

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