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Coagulation Factors
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To determine whether one or more of your coagulation factors are increased, decreased or absent When to get tested?When you have unexplained or prolonged bleeding, an abnormal Prothrombin Time (PT) or Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) test, or have a relative with a hereditary coagulation factor deficiency; you may be tested when your doctor wants to monitor the severity of a factor deficiency and/or the effectiveness of treatment. Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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This article was last reviewed on June 10, 2008. |
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