Factor V Leiden
GTR Test Accession: Help GTR000502872.5
CAP
INHERITED DISEASEHEMATOLOGY
Last updated in GTR: 2024-07-26
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-07-30 LinkOut
At a Glance
Diagnosis; Mutation Confirmation; Risk Assessment
Thrombophilia due to activated protein C resistance
Genes (1): Help
F5 (1q24.2)
Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: PCR
Individuals exhibiting recurrent VTE (venous thromboembolism) especially DVT (deep vein …
Up to 30% of patients presenting with deep vein thrombosis …
Establish or confirm diagnosis; Predictive risk information for patient and/or family members
Ordering Information
Offered by: Help
Center for Genetics at Saint Francis
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Specimen Source: Help
Who can order: Help
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Health Care Provider
  • Licensed Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
Lab contact: Help
Lynne Whetsell, BS, MB(ASCP), Staff
lhwhetsell@saintfrancis.com
918-502-3808
Contact Policy: Help
Post-test email/phone consultation regarding genetic test results and interpretation is provided to patients/families.
Pre-test email/phone consultation regarding genetic test results and interpretation is provided to patients/families.
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3. Fill out the necessary test requisition form and any other required forms from the Forms page.
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Test service: Help
Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
Test development: Help
FDA-reviewed (has FDA test name)
Informed consent required: Help
No
Pre-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
Post-test genetic counseling required: Help
No
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Conditions Help
Total conditions: 1
Condition/Phenotype Identifier
Test Targets
Genes Help
Total genes: 1
Gene Associated Condition Germline or Somatic Allele (Lab-provided) Variant in NCBI
Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category Help
Test method Help
Instrument
Targeted variant analysis
PCR
Genexpert System
Clinical Information
Test purpose: Help
Diagnosis; Mutation Confirmation; Risk Assessment
Clinical validity: Help
Up to 30% of patients presenting with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) have the mutation.
Clinical utility: Help
Target population: Help
Individuals exhibiting recurrent VTE (venous thromboembolism) especially DVT (deep vein thrombosis) in the legs and upper extremities. Individuals at risk of pregnancy loss and complications such as preeclampsia, fetal growth retardation, and placental abruption. Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is characterized by a poor anticoagulant response to activated protein C (APC) … View more
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Technical Information
Test Procedure: Help
Confirmation is performed on a new blood specimen (if submitted) and a separate DNA preparation using the same methodology
Test Confirmation: Help
Confirmation is performed on a new blood specimen (if submitted) and a separate DNA preparation using the same methodology
Test Comments: Help
FDA Approved
Availability: Help
Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity: Help
Analytical sensitivity, specificity and accuracy greater than 99%; determined by in-house validations.
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test? Help
Yes

Method used for proficiency testing: Help
Formal PT program

PT Provider: Help
American College of Medical Genetics / College of American Pathologists, ACMG/CAP

CAP Testing Information Help
CAP/ACMG Molecular Genetics Series; Factor V Leiden (F5 gene); MGL1
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Regulatory Approval
FDA Review: Help
Not provided
Additional Information

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