Alternate Names
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia, also known as hereditary resistance to activated protein C or APC resistance, Leiden type, is the prevailing term used to describe the F5 genetic mutation. These alternative names focus on the impact of the mutation on the protein rather than the gene itself.
Amazing Facts About Factor V Leiden
Did you know that individuals with factor V Leiden can still be blood donors, unless they are taking blood thinners? Interestingly, those with non-O blood types have a higher likelihood of possessing this genetic mutation. However, for those with only one mutation, the risk of experiencing a blood clot before the age of 65 is merely five percent.