Abstract:Introduction
Hereditary thrombophilia describes an inherited tendency to form venous or arterial thrombosis second to loss of natural anticoagulants. The optimal patient populations to test for these thrombophilic states are controversial. No accepted guidelines exist for whom to test, but consensus among many experts is that a targeted approach should be taken. Both the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) suggest testing the following patie… Show more
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