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Haemochromatosis Diagnosis and Management
hgs.uhb.nhs.ukHaemochromatosis (HC) is the clinical condition of iron overload1. Genetic haemochromatosis1 refers predominantly to iron accumulation in the body due to the inheritance of mutations in the HFE gene on both copies of chromosome 6. This leads to excessive absorption of iron from food. In the UK over 90% of
GUIDE TO PATHOLOGY TESTS - Clinical Labs
www.clinicallabs.com.auANTENATAL TESTING Note: "Antenatal Screen" is no longer a valid test request. Please specify which of the tests below are requested. FBE, ECU, LFT, TFT, Blood group and antibodies, First visit and < 20 weeks: ... HEREDITARY HAEMOCHROMATOSIS Iron studies, HFE gene mutations (C282Y, H63D) Additional: HFE mutation S65C, liver biopsy HIRSUTISM
Interpreting iron studies - University of Glasgow
eprints.gla.ac.ukiron loading syndromes such as haemochromatosis). Secondary iron overload is associated with other conditions or iatrogenic factors (box 2). Hereditary haemochromatosis (an autosomal recessive genetic condition caused by mutation of the HFE gene) is the most common inherited cause of iron overload. Homozygosity for