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Thrombophilias

Factor V Leiden and prothrombin variants, tested in selected cases.

Key facts

Sample
EDTA/citrated blood
Method
Targeted genotyping (PCR)
Price
On request

About this test

Panel for inherited clotting factors such as Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A.

What the report contains

Variant status for Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A (± additional factors).

Evidence and limitations

Evidence: Carrier screening established; adjuncts developing

Expanded carrier screening is the ACMG-endorsed standard for identifying reproductive risk. Embryo polygenic scoring and immunogenetic adjuncts are active areas of research, best used within a specialist context.

Limitations

KIR-HLA-C is described by researchers in the field as too early for clinical intervention (Moffett 2016), and the ALIFE2 randomised trial found heparin did not improve live birth in inherited thrombophilia with recurrent loss. Embryo polygenic risk scoring has no established clinical utility and is not a routine test.

Carrier and reproductive risk: published evidence

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