Did You Know? Graphic with pink background and an umbrella icon. Text says: ‘People sometimes say “sticky blood”…but that phrase doesn’t mean one condition. It’s an umbrella label people use for many different clotting disorders.’ APS Support UK logo in the bottom left.

Pink slide with a large question mark. Text reads: ‘What does that mean? “Sticky blood” isn’t a medical diagnosis. It can be used to describe different reasons someone may be more likely to clot… and the cause matters.’ APS Support UK logo in the bottom left.

Pink slide listing conditions sometimes referred to as ‘sticky blood’: antiphospholipid syndrome; inherited thrombophilias (e.g., Factor V Leiden / prothrombin gene variant); Protein C, Protein S and antithrombin deficiencies; myeloproliferative disorders (e.g., essential thrombocythaemia, polycythaemia vera). Includes small medical icons and ‘Swipe for more’ at the bottom.

Pink slide with an illustration of a clinician taking a person’s blood sample. Text says: ‘If you’re navigating testing, appointments, or uncertainty, you’re not alone. Trusted info + support: aps-support.org.uk. Save this post + share it with someone who might need it.’ APS Support UK logo bottom right.

Friendly reminder: ‘sticky blood’ is a vague label, not one condition. It can refer to #APS, inherited #thrombophilias (e.g., Factor V Leiden), or some blood disorders. If you’re unsure, ask your GP/specialist what it means for you: cutt.ly/5tUGjj9x #StickyBlood #AntiphospholipidSyndrome