VWF Antigen Test Price | Lahalak Platform
Quantitative analysis measuring Von Willebrand protein levels responsible for platelet adhesion, a crucial step for diagnosing bleeding disorder types and severity to ensure an accurate treatment plan.
Scientific name: Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) Antigen Test
A quantitative immunoassay measures the concentration (amount) of von Willebrand factor (VWF) protein in blood plasma, usually using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunohistochemistry. The assay measures the protein's antigen level regardless of its function. It is used in conjunction with VWF activity assay (VWF:RCo) to diagnose and...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis of the level (quantity) of von Willebrand factor (VWF:Ag)
- Consult a hematologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but it is advisable to draw the sample in a stable condition, away from an acute inflammatory disease.
- The laboratory must be informed of the patient's blood type because it affects the interpretation of the result.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient is pregnant or taking hormonal medications (birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy).
- This test is best performed as part of a comprehensive examination for von Willebrand disease (activity, antigen, factor VIII).
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