Article
Clinical utility of factor V leiden (R506Q) testing for the diagnosis and management of thromboembolic disorders.
Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine - 1 Nov 2002
Press Richard D, Bauer Kenneth A, Kujovich Jody L, Heit John A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To review the current state of the art regarding the role of the clinical laboratory in diagnostic testing for the factor V Leiden (FVL) thrombophilic mutation (and other protein C resistance disorders), and to generate, through literature reviews and opinions of recognized thought-leaders, expert consensus recommendations on methodology and diagnostic, prognostic, and management issues pertaining to...
Topics
- Abortion, Habitual
- Adult
- Blood Coagulation Tests
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Factor V
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Pregnancy
- Thromboembolism
- Thrombophilia
