Hemochromatosis Gene Test (HFE Test)

HFE Test (Hemochromatosis Gene Test)

Results

Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is a blood test used to check for hereditary hemochromatosis, a disorder that is passed from a parent to a child (inherited) and causes the body to absorb too much iron. This HFE gene test is usually not used to check for other, less common causes of inherited hemochromatosis. Results are usually available in 1 to 2 weeks.

Hemochromatosis gene (HFE)

Normal:	No mutations are found in the HFE gene. Normal results are called negative.
Abnormal:	Mutations are found in the HFE gene test. Abnormal results are called positive.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 30, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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