Diagnosis of Factor V Resistance to APC Plasma coagulation assay Diagnosis is based on A functional plasma coagulation assay: if factor V Leiden is present, the patient's plasma dilute Russell's viper venom time (dRVVT), which is dependent on normal functional factor X and factor V, does not become prolonged in the presence of snake venom-activated patient protein C Analysis of the factor V gene Treatment of Factor V Resistance to APC Anticoagulation Anticoagulation with parenteral heparin or low molecular weight heparin, followed by oral warfarin, is used for venous thrombosis or for prophylaxis for patients at increased thrombotic risk (eg, by immobilization, severe injury, surgery).