Genetic Haemochromatosis is the UK's most commonly inherited condition causing your body to absorb too much iron, which in turn can lead to heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, and cancer. Find out if you are at risk with our at-home genetic test kit.
- Tests for C282Y, H63D, and S65C
Results
1-2 weeks (after sample arriving at our lab)
Haemochromatosis Test
Over 9 million people in the UK are estimated to have a genetic predisposition to haemochromatosis or iron overload disorder.
Although it is commonplace, the condition is rarely diagnosed with only 1 in 5000 people ever diagnosed. Symptoms can include fatigue, palpitations, joint pain and abdominal pain.
Early diagnosis enables early treatment to prevent ill health as a result of iron overload and improve quality of life.
Like all genetic conditions, family members are encouraged to get tested to identify if they are also at risk.
Mutations within the HFE gene are found in 95% of people with genetic haemochromatosis. Genetic testing for mutations within the HFE gene can help to confirm a diagnosis of genetic haemochromatosis. The 3 key markers that we identify on the HFE gene within our genetic haemochromatosis test are C282Y, H63D, and S65C.