Factor V Leiden Mutation

Hematology

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Negative (Wild Type) Genotype

Pediatric

Negative (Wild Type) Genotype

Clinical Significance

Genetic mutation rendering Factor V resistant to inactivation by activated Protein C. Most common hereditary hypercoagulability disorder leading to venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Causes of High

  • Heterozygous or Homozygous mutation

Causes of Low

  • Normal finding