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1. Activated protein C resistance, Factor V Leiden mutation
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<br/>2. Prothrombin gene mutation
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<br/>3. Protein C, S, antithrombin levels to look for deficiencies
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<br/>4. Antiphospholipid syndrome: lupus anticoagulant antibodies, anti-cardiolipin antibodies, anti-beta-2-glycoprotein antibodies
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<br/>5. Summary of young stroke work up: CRP, ESR, ENA, ANA, ANCA, dsDNA, C3, C4, Syphilis serology, Hep B/Hep C, HIV, VZV serology, Homocystiene, Prothrombin gene, Factor V Leiden, Protein C, Protein S, Antithrombin 3, Lupus anticoagulant, anti-cardiolipin antibody, B2-glycoprotien


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