How is Thrombophilia diagnosed?
The diagnosis of thrombophilia is made by blood tests; specific blood tests for each known thrombophilia are available. Testing should be offered only to patients for whom the results will have an impact on their care. Thrombophilia testing in individuals without any personal history or family history of DVT/ or PE is not appropriate. While there are no formal guidelines as to who should be tested, suggested candidates for testing include: • Young (age • Patients who have had more than one DVT/PE • Patients who have suffered from blood clots in unusual locations, such as the veins of the abdomen or brain , when there is no triggering event • Patients with DVT/PE and a strong family history of the same • Women with multiple miscarriages with no clear explanation Even in the circumstances listed above, specific thrombophilia testing should not be viewed as “mandatory,” and an in-depth evaluation and discussion with a knowledgeable physician are of utmost importance prior to determining t
