Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Diagnostic Genetics
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
HMG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
4684
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
All samples should be forwarded to LabPlus at room temperature within 24hours.
Synonyms
282 Mutation,
C282Y,
H63D
C282
HC
Turnaround Time
18 days
Specimen Type
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Additional Specimen Information
If an analysis of the H63D HFE mutation is required, and the patient has already been analysed for the C282Y HFE mutation by this lab, we may already have a suitable specimen for testing up to three years from testing. This may mean that it is not necessary to take a new blood sample for this test. Please call or email the lab and discuss this with a scientist.
Put the sample in the Molecular Haematology box with registered lab numbers. Room temperature. Do not spin.
Last updated: 24/08/2026