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Combined factor V Leiden and prothrombin genotyping in patients presenting with thromboembolic episodes.
Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2001
Friedline J A, Ahmad E, Garcia D, Blue D, Ceniza N, Mattson J C, Crisan D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several genetic defects are associated with increased risk of venous thrombosis. The factor V Leiden (FVL) and prothrombin G20210A mutations are the most frequent causes of inherited thrombophilia. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate combined genotyping for these 2 mutations in patients presenting with thromboembolic episodes and to correlate genotypic findings with clinical characteristics. RESULTS: Blood...
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