Gene Explorer / F5
F5
Disease riskBlood clotsStrong evidenceHigh attention
3 to 8× more likely to develop dangerous blood clots.
The Factor V Leiden variant makes blood more prone to clotting. Day-to-day risk stays low, but it climbs around surgery, long flights, pregnancy and some birth-control methods, so it is worth flagging to any clinician.
Also known as: Factor V Leiden
Associated with
- blood clot
- thrombosis
- DVT
- pulmonary embolism
- clotting
Educational only. Significant findings should be reviewed with a clinician.
Educational reference only — not a diagnosis. Discuss significant findings with a clinician.