The 15 viles of blood taken for DVT analysis were withdrawn in the office of my local hematologist/oncologist, Dr. Dipti Patel. These viles were then refrigerated and taken offsite to a Quest Diagnostics laboratory for analysis. Results show that I passed 11 tests with flying colors. On the 3 other tests, I had results that were “out of range.” One of these 3 tests seems to be of particular concern. DNA testing indicates that I have one copy of the G20210A mutation in the Prothrombin/Factor II gene, thus elevating my risk for venous thrombosis. See 4/25/07 online journal entry for more details
