For each additional 1 ng/ml of MIF, the risk of DVT was increased by 11% (OR unadjusted: 1.11; 95% CI, 1.06–1.17, P<0.001) and 8% (OR adjusted: 1.08; 1.03–1.14, P=0.001), respectively. This evidence concerns the gene MIF and deep vein thrombosis.