Gene library · Health markers
Hemochromatosis — HFE C282Y
rs1800562 · gene HFE · category Health markers · Free in the Quanome app
Your DNA file reports your genotype at rs1800562 — a marker in the HFE gene that studies link to hemochromatosis — hfe c282y. Here's what each genotype is associated with:
| Genotype | What it's associated with |
|---|---|
| GG | No C282Y variant. |
| AG | One copy of HFE C282Y — carrier; iron overload is uncommon with a single copy. |
| AA | Two copies of HFE C282Y — the main genotype linked to iron overload. Ask a clinician about iron studies. |
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