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Postmortem diagnosis of Factor V Leiden from paraffin wax embedded tissue
Abstract
Activated protein C resistance resulting from Factor V Leiden is an important inherited thrombophilia disorder which is found in 3.5% of people in the UK. The genetic defect can be detected using the PCR and the diagnosis can be made postmortem from paraffin wax embedded tissue. The presence of Factor V Leiden should be sought in all cases of unexplained sudden death resulting from venous thromboembolism.
- Factor V Leiden
- thromboembolism
- thrombophilia disorder