Factor V Lieden is a mutation in the Factor V gene that renders FV resistant to activated Protein C (Arg506Gln mutation). The presence of the mutation leads to an increased risk of thrombosis.
Tube
03 (EB) – EDTA Blood
ID
12708
Availability
Weekdays
Additional information
Usually performed as part of a full thrombophilia screen with an assay that also detects Prothrombin (G20210A) Mutation.
Turn around
7 days
Send to
Specialist Coagulation
Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor
Pathology
Block 32
St James University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
[LINK Specialist Coagulation]
Collection Con
EDTA – minimum of 0.5 mls.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Results normally reported as “Not Detected” (wild type), “Heterozygous” or “Homozygous”
Units
Descriptive report