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How Is Hemochromatosis Diagnosed?

I have two brothers with hemochromatosis -I was checked by 2 specialists - one said yes -one said no - leave it with your primary. My last appointment showed my feritn level high- I went to doate blood and my iron was perfect -do I need DNA test Please Help Thank you
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Today there is a test that can be performed in the setting of suspected hemochromatosis (usually if there are certain symptoms &/or when an individual has abnormal iron studies results). The test is often a molecular-based assay that analyzes a gene called HFE. This test is widely offered at most academic institutions and requires only a blood sample.
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How Is Hemochromatosis Diagnosed?

Today there is a test that can be performed in the setting of suspected hemochromatosis (usually if there are certain symptoms &/or when an individual has abnormal iron studies results). The test is often a molecular-based assay that analyzes a gene called HFE. This test is widely offered at most academic institutions and requires only a blood sample.