Synonyms |
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Haemochromatosis
genetics
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Clinical Indications |
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For confirmation of
diagnosis of hereditary haemachromatosis when transferrin
saturation >50%
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Request
Form |
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Combined
Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black or Blue for GP's)
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Availability |
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Analysed by referral lab if
specific criteria met
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Specific Criteria |
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Transferrin saturation must be >50% or
requested by consultant haematologist
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Turnaround Time |
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Specimen |
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Whole
blood (EDTA)
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Volume |
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7 mL.
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Container |
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Large
purple
top (EDTA) tube.
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Lab. Handling |
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Send sample via blood
transfusion lab. (BTS transport). At least three identifiers
required on sample or request will be rejected by NBTS
Colindale.
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample, less than
three identifiers on sample
Not meeting specific criteria for analysis.
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Interpretation |
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