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Possible incorrect genotyping of heterozygous factor V Leiden and Prothrombin 20210 gene mutations by the GeneXpert assay.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 5 Aug 2014
Marturano Alessandro, Bury Loredana, Gresele Paolo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The GeneXpert analyzer is a hands-off system for the detection of Factor V Leiden and of Prothrombin G20210A (GPRO) gene thrombophilic mutations. Although the system is efficient and easy to use, we report the rare possibility of incorrect genotyping. METHODS: 1648 samples were evaluated using the GeneXpert HemosIL Factor II and Factor V assay: 1319 were freshly analyzed while 329 were frozen, thawed...
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