Hemochromatosis Gene Test (HFE Test)

HFE Test (Hemochromatosis Gene Test)

How It Feels

The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.

You may worry or feel nervous before you have the test or while you are waiting for the results.

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: April 20, 2009
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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