Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening: What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic Hfe Screening
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What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic (HFE) Screening?
Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms appear. This can increase your chance of finding the problem at a curable or more treatable stage.
Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) screening is a blood test that finds out whether you are a carrier of the defective gene that causes hemochromatosis. The test may be ordered if you have a close family member—parent, brother, sister, or child—with the condition.
| Last updated: | April 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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