Genetic testing for hereditary hemochromatosis could improve life expectancy by preventing secondary liver and heart problems related to gradual accumulation of iron in parenchymal cells.

• 对遗传性血色素沈积患者进行遗传学检测，由于间质细胞中，铁质逐渐累积，检测结果能提早预防继发性的肝脏和心脏疾病，从而提高生命期望值。