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GTR Home > Tests > Genetic Study of Hereditary Thrombophilia (11 genes, 15 variants)

Indication

This is a clinical test intended for Help: Diagnosis, Mutation Confirmation, Risk Assessment, Screening, Therapeutic management

Clinical summary

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An instance of thrombophilia that is inherited. [from MONDO]

Conditions tested

Target population

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Individuals with personal or family history of thromboembolic diseases, pulmonary thromboembolism, stroke or myocardial infarction at young ages , Family history of thrombotic vascular diseases (TVD), No history of TVD but exposed to environmental risk factors (prolonged immobilization: long travels, orthopedic and major surgeries; muscle and vessels injuries, pregnancy and postpartum, chronic disease, age)

Citations

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Clinical validity

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Not provided

Clinical utility

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Establish or confirm diagnosis

Guidance for management

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2020
    UK NICE Guideline NG158, Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing, 2020

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