A 25-year-old woman has an unprovoked DVT. She has a strong family history of VTE (mother and sister both had PE before age 40). She is otherwise

Question

A 25-year-old woman has an unprovoked DVT. She has a strong family history of VTE (mother and sister both had PE before age 40). She is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate timing for thrombophilia testing?

Accepted Answer

After completing 3 months of anticoagulation

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Before starting anticoagulation

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During the acute DVT on anticoagulation

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At any time — timing doesn't matter

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Never — thrombophilia testing is not recommended

Thrombophilia Testing Timing — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

A 25-year-old woman has an unprovoked DVT. She has a strong family history of VTE (mother and sister both had PE before age 40). She is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate timing for thrombophilia testing?