A/ATwo copies of the Factor V Leiden variant. Published research associates this genotype with a substantially elevated risk of blood clots compared to the general population.
G/AOne copy of the Factor V Leiden variant. Published research associates this genotype with a moderately elevated risk of blood clots compared to the general population.
G/GNo Factor V Leiden variant detected. Published research does not associate this genotype with elevated clotting risk from this variant.
This is a medically significant finding. Talk to a doctor or a genetic counselor about what this means for you, especially before surgery, long travel, or starting hormonal medication.
Source: Bertina et al. 1994, Nature — mutation in blood coagulation factor V associated with resistance to activated protein C.