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factor VIII measurement

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Is a quantification of factor VIII in serum, Factor VIII (FVIII) is an essential blood clotting protein, also known as anti-hemophilic factor (AHF). In humans, Factor VIII is encoded by the F8 gene.[1][2] Defects in this gene results in hemophilia A.

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factor VIII measurement

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  • factor VIII levels
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor_viii

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