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Factor V Leiden (sometimes Factor VLeiden) is a hypercoagulability disorder in which Factor V, one of the coagulation factors, cannot be deactivated. Factor V Leiden is the most common hereditary hypercoagulability clotting disorder amongst Eurasians, possibly affecting up to 5% of the population of the U.S. It is named after the city Leiden (The Netherlands), where it was first identified in 1994 by Prof R. Bertina et al.
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... Why get tested?
To determine whether you have an inherited gene mutation that increases your risk of developing a venous thromboembolism (VTE – inappropriate blood clot formation that blocks the flow of blood in a vein).
When to get tested?
When you have had an unexplained thrombotic episode, especially when you are relatively young (less than 50 years old) and have no other identified risk factors.
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
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Factor V Leiden (sometimes Factor VLeiden) is the name given to a variant of ...
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Resources
- Factor V Leiden (Lab Tests Online)
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