Haemochromatosis (Liver Biopsy)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIVE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7248

Synonyms

Iron Liver Biopsy,
Liver Biopsy (Dry Iron Weight),
Liver copper,
Liver biopsy copper

Specimen Type

• Biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Laboratory instruction:
Liver biopsy specimen, > 1cm long, wrapped in clean, dust-free aluminium foil and placed in a plastic urine container.
If not sent the same day, FREEZE and then send on ice.

Paraffin-embedded samples are not suitable.

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