About This Test
Deficiency of Factor VIII causes prolongation of APTT that corrects completely on mixing. Congenital Factor VIII deficiency is called Hemophilia A which is inherited in X-linked recessive manner. It affects 1 per 5000 to 10000 live male births. Males are affected whereas females are carriers. Severe form generally presents in infancy with spontaneous bleeding in soft tissues, joints or intracranial / urinary / gastrointestinal bleeding. Factor VIII is also decreased in moderate & severe forms of von Willebrand disease (VWD).
Test Parameters (1)
- Factor VIII Functional
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician.
The Factor VIII functional test measures the activity (function) of clotting Factor VIII, a key protein in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. This test is essential for diagnosing and managing bleeding disorders, especially Hemophilia A.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
