HHQ – “Hemochromatosis, Hereditary” replaced by HFEM – “Hereditary Hemochromatosis PCR”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

04/28/2026

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | April 2026

Replacement Test

HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS PCR

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

HHQ

Ordering Code

3426000

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81256

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

HFEM

Ordering Code

3000958

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81256

Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Legacy Code
HFEM
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Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Send 4.0 mL whole blood.

Alternate Specimen

Whole Blood: Yellow ACD A

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Serum, plasma, tissue, bone marrow, buccal brush or swab, grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Melt Curve Analysis
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

No
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Interface Map for HFEM

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Hereditary Hemochromatosis PCR3000958
3000961C282Y Variant21695-2No
3000962H63D Variant21696-0No
3000963S65C Variant38380-2No
3000964Hemochromatosis Interpretation34519-9No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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