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FOI 4787 Genetic Testing

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October 21, 2016

Last updated: October 21, 2016

A. The number of patients diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis who have been provided with genetic testing for haemochromatosis and/or genetic counselling in relation to their condition.

From April 15 to March 16 there were 23 cases of Hereditary Haemochromatosis reported, however all positive patients are counselled locally in their clinics

 

B. The number of marriage or civil partners of patients diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis who have been provided with genetic testing for haemochromatosis and/or genetic counselling in relation to their partners’ condition.

We do not hold this information.

 

C. The number of siblings of patients diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis who have been provided with genetic testing for haemochromatosis and/or genetic counselling in relation to their sibling’s condition.

We do not hold this information.

 

D. A copy of your protocol or pathway applicable to the provision of genetic testing/counselling for families of patients diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis.

For reporting purposes we use ‘Best practice guidelines for the molecular genetic diagnosis of Type 1 (HFE-related) hereditary haemochromatosis – BMC Medical Genetics2006’.

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