Diagnosis is made by:

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The wide availability of HFE gene testing has largely eliminated the need for liver biopsy. It identifies the C282Y and H63D mutations, and can determine if an individual is homozygous, heterozygous, or has normal HFE alleles. This testing is performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using a whole blood sample, which makes it relatively affordable compared to other genetic tests. This technique is very useful for screening family members of an affected person

Diagnosis Is Made By