Test Ordering in Primary Care: Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Clinicians in Primary Care can request genetic testing for Hereditary haemochromatosis. There is no need to refer patients to Clinical Genetics for this test.
Arrange Testing
If you feel confident requesting genetic testing for Hereditary Haemochromatosis, click the button to access the necessary documents.
If you need more help arranging testing for your patient, the resources below should help.
Video
Watch a short video in which Debbie Hipps, our Primary Care Lead, explains how to request genetic testing
GeNotes: in the clinic resource
Focused on the point of patient care, this short scenario looks at when to consider genomic testing and what you need to do.
GeNotes: Knowledge Hub
Extend your learning with this encyclopaedia of resources, designed to support your understanding of genomics in medicine.
GP's Quick Guide to Genetic Haemochromatosis
A guide containing key information a GP needs to know about genetic haemochromatosis, including prevalence, genetics, early, classic and late symptoms, primary care testing and primary care pathway. It also covers treatment and ongoing management.
Genetic haemochromatosis in Primary Care
A resource produced by Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board to support Primary Care clinicians
Frequently Asked Questions
Hereditary Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition characterised by an excess of iron in particular organs in the body. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the HFE gene. Hereditary Haemochromatosis affects all genders equally, though women often present later than men.
GeNotes has produced a helpful summary about the condition: GeNotes Hereditary haemochromatosis
The pages below have been developed to support people affected by Haemochromatosis:
- NHS Health A-Z Haemochromatosis:Â Visit the NHS website
- Haemochromatosis UK: Visit the website here
- British Heart Foundation What is Haemochromatosis?:Â Visit the BHF website