Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Support Group
Deep-vein thrombosis, also known as deep-venous thrombosis or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. It can be caused by something preventing blood from circulating or clotting normally. Join the support group if you are coping with DVT and find others who are going through the same challenges.
Hi- I was diagnosed with a dvt and pe in the spring. Referred to a hematologist now that I’m off the thinners to have the blood tests run to see if I have any clotting disorders. He only ordered factor II and factor V which both came back negative. However, I thought there were others (protein c and s deficiencies, for example). I am going to ask him also, but does anyone know why he would only order those two? Thanks!
rmb
Not sure. Maybe it’s his specific testing protocol?
Osheana
Sometimes the testing protocol is geared differently depending on your insurance coverage. I was looking one day online at some test requisitions that a particular laboratory gave you the option to download and some tests specifically could not be ordered if the patient had a particular insurance. Maybe this is one reason- could maybe be other reason not sure.I know normally they really run a lot of tests to rule out clotting disorders and genetic disorders. Call them- the lab or your doctor- and specifically ask him. Hope your comfortable enough in doing so - good luck with everything!! : )
baldac09
Thank you both! You were both correct- it is his testing protocol. He orders those two first since they require insurance approval and are the most common and now he is running the others. Thanks again!
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