Factor V Leiden Mutation Test

This test detects a genetic mutation in the gene responsible for producing Factor V. This mutation makes the resulting protein more resistant to the natural inhibition that occurs in the blood clotting process, increasing the risk of abnormal blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.

• Personal or Family History of Clots: Individuals with a personal or family history of recurrent blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
• Pregnancy Complications in Women: Women experiencing recurrent miscarriages or pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or clots during pregnancy.
• Additional Risk Factors for Clots: Individuals with risk factors such as obesity, smoking, or use of hormonal contraceptives.
• Early Unexplained Clots: Individuals who developed blood clots at an early age (under 50 years) without an obvious cause.

• Recurrent Blood Clots: Occurrence of clots in deep veins (deep vein thrombosis) in the legs or arms, or pulmonary embolism (clot in the lungs).
• Early Unexplained Clots: Experiencing a blood clot at an early age (under 50 years) without obvious risk factors.
• Recurrent Miscarriages: Especially during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
• Pregnancy Complications: Such as preeclampsia or premature placental separation.
• Strong Family History of Clots: Presence of family members with blood clots or hereditary clotting disorders.

• Positive result: Indicates the presence of the Factor V Leiden mutation, meaning the individual may have a higher risk of blood clots.
• Negative result: Indicates the absence of the mutation, meaning the individual does not carry the gene associated with increased risk of clotting.