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  • Thrombophilia and Insurance

    Liz Varga, Certified Genetic Counselor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus OH writes…. Some patients or their family members may be concerned about genetic testing for thrombophilias for fear of genetic discrimination.  Fortunately in the United States, laws are in place that can alleviate this concern. 

  • Thrombophilia and Insurance

    Liz Varga, Certified Genetic Counselor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus OH writes…. Some people may have concerns about genetic testing for clotting disorders (thrombophilias) for fear of genetic discrimination.  Fortunately in the United States, we have laws in place that can alleviate this concern.

  • Thrombophilia Testing – Who Should be Tested?

    Background and Consensus Guidelines No general consensus exists as to which patients with blood clots and which family members should be tested for thrombophilias.  At least five guidelines or consensus statements exist (ref 1-5).  They vary markedly in their recommendations as to who should be tested and who not,