Factor VIII Activity LabCorp

This Factor VIII Activity test checks the level of a protein needed for blood clotting, helping identify why you might be experiencing bleeding issues. Low levels can indicate hemophilia, explaining symptoms like easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, and joint bleeding. Testing can help determine the cause of your bleeding symptoms and guide appropriate treatment.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Bleeding easily: This test measures Factor VIII, a crucial protein for blood clotting, and low levels can cause excessive bleeding.
• Bruising easily: Low Factor VIII activity impairs clotting, leading to easier bruising after minor bumps or injuries.
• Family history of bleeding disorders: This test can help identify inherited deficiencies in Factor VIII, which are common causes of bleeding disorders.
• Joint bleeding: Severe Factor VIII deficiency can lead to spontaneous bleeding into joints, which this test helps diagnose.
• Nosebleeds: Impaired blood clotting due to low Factor VIII can cause frequent or prolonged nosebleeds.
• Prolonged bleeding: This test assesses Factor VIII levels, which are essential for stopping bleeding, helping identify the cause of cuts or wounds that bleed for a long time.