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Blood Clotting Factor And Familial Hemiplegic Headache
The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII -- one of the substances involved in blood clotting (coagulation).
Alternative Names
Plasma factor VIII antigen
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see:
How to prepare for the test
No special preparation is needed for this test.
How the test will feel
When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel...
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