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HOT WEATHER ALERT! Extreme heat can have detrimental effects on specimen collection and processing. High temperatures can accelerate the breakdown of specimens, leading to degradation and potentially rendering them unusable for testing.
Storing specimens in a cool environment is crucial to prevent heat-related damage.

HOT WEATHER ALERT! Keep specimens cool during transport. Heat may damage samples and affect testing.

HEREDITARY (GENETIC) SCREENING

Hemachromatosis (HFE Gene Testing) – Currently approved only for NJ HFE Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is a blood test used to check for hereditary hemochromatosis, an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron. The iron then builds up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs. Lincoln Reference Laboratory HFE test offers: Turnaround time of 7-10 days Broad coverage by most private and public insurance. Specimen Requirements Transport 5 mL whole (Min: 2 mL whole blood) Storage/Transport Temperature – Refrigerated.

Hemachromatosis (HFE Gene Testing) – Currently approved only for NJ

HFE Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) testing is a blood test used to check for hereditary hemochromatosis, an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron. The iron then builds up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, joints, skin, and other organs.

Lincoln Reference Laboratory HFE test offers:

  • Turnaround time of 7-10 days
  • Broad coverage by most private and public insurance.

Specimen Requirements

Transport 5 mL whole (Min: 2 mL whole blood)

Storage/Transport Temperature – Refrigerated.

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