Laboratory evaluation of thrombophilia.
Thrombophilia is a tendency for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and it can be acquired or hereditary. Knowledge about hereditary thrombophilia (HT) has increased in the last two decades and this has lead to widespread testing of HT in patients with VTE. A comprehensive evaluation of HT can be complex. This article reviews the currently established hereditary thrombophilic disorders and discusses the potential usefulness and implications of testing for thrombophilia.
Patel
Charmi
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Department of Pathology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA.
Jennings
William H
WH
Patel
Hitendra
H
D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn; D006801:Humans; D008923:Missouri / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics