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Blood Test: von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Antigen for Parents
Doctors order the vWF antigen test to help diagnose or monitor the treatment of von Willebrand disease.
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Blood Test: von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Activity - Ristocetin Cofactor for Parents
A von Willebrand factor (vWF) activity - ristocetin cofactor test lets doctors evaluate the functioning of a protein that helps blood to clot.
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Von Willebrand Disease for Parents
Easy bruising and excessive bleeding can be signs of Von Willebrand disease, a genetic disorder that affects blood's ability to clot.
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Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) for Parents
A partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test is used to evaluate blood's ability to clot. It may be done as part of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder or to monitor the effects of blood-thinning medicine.
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Types of Blood Tests for Parents
Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.
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Blood Test: Prothrombin Time (PT) for Parents
Doctors may order a PT test as part of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder or to monitor the effects of blood-thinning medicine.
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Medical Tests & Exams for Parents
Does your child need a diagnostic test? Find out what to expect.
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Doctors & Hospitals for Parents
Doctor and hospital visits, tests, surgery, insurance paperwork, and medicines: let us help you take some confusion out of the process.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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