Factor V Leiden

Code:
TFVLE

Sample Type:
Blue top tube

Ref Ranges/Units:
Patients are recorded as Negative, Heterozygous, or Homozygous for Factor V Leiden mutation.

Turnaround:
7 Days

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Additional Information:

Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting. Factor V Leiden is the name of a specific mutation (genetic alteration) that results in thrombophilia, or an increased tendency to form abnormal blood clots in blood vessels. People who have the factor V Leiden mutation are at higher than average risk of deep venous thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.

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