Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Panel
Test Name: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Panel
Purpose:
The DVT Panel is a specialized blood test panel used to evaluate inherited and/or acquired risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
What it may assess:
Depending on the laboratory’s panel composition, testing may include:
- Factor V Leiden mutation
- Prothrombin (Factor II) gene mutation
- Protein C
- Protein S
- Antithrombin III
- Lupus anticoagulant
- Anticardiolipin antibodies
- β2-Glycoprotein I antibodies
- Other thrombophilia-related markers, as applicable
Why is it done?
- Unexplained or recurrent DVT/PE
- DVT/PE at a young age
- Family history of thrombosis
- Recurrent pregnancy loss or selected pregnancy-related complications
- Unusual-site thrombosis
- Evaluation of suspected inherited or acquired thrombophilia
Sample: Blood
Method: Depends on the individual tests included in the panel.
Important: A DVT Panel is primarily used to investigate risk factors for clot formation; it does not by itself confirm the presence or location of an active DVT. Clinical evaluation and imaging such as Doppler ultrasound may be required when an active clot is suspected.
Interpretation: Results should be interpreted along with the patient’s clinical history, medications, family history, and other laboratory findings by a qualified healthcare professional.
