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81256 - HFE (hemochromatosis) (eg, hereditary hemochromatosis) gene analysis, common

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Procedure / ServiceHFE (hemochromatosis) (eg, hereditary hemochromatosis) gene analysis, common
Procedure / Service Description

Genetic and Molecular Testing Medical Necessity Guideline - 81255 HEXA (hexosaminidase A [alpha polypeptide]) (eg, Tay-Sachs disease) gene analysis, common variants (eg, 1278insTATC, 1421+1G>C, G269S) 81256 HFE (hemochromatosis) (eg, hereditary hemochromatosis) gene analysis, common variants (eg, C282Y, H63D) 81257 HBA1/HBA2 (alpha globin 1 and alpha globin 2) (eg, alpha thalassemia, Hb Bart

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