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Alternate Names : Congenital Factor VIII Deficiency
Hemophilia A | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Hemophilia A is diagnosed by measuring the level of factor VIII in the blood. Other blood tests may also be performed to make sure there is not another cause for low factor VIII levels.
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Author: Thomas Fisher, MD Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD Date Reviewed: 09/24/01