Genetic testing for HFE gene mutations related to hereditary hemochromatosis
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32003000721
English
Authors' objectives:
This assessment addresses HFE genotyping in two populations: 1) patients with symptoms and early biochemical signs of iron overload consistent with hereditary hemochromatosis; and 2) relatives of individuals with hereditary hemochromatosis.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Genetic Diseases, Inborn
- Hemochromatosis
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
<p>BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)</p>
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