What are factor levels and inhibitor panels?

Also known as: coagulation factor tests, blood inhibitor panels.

Factors or coagulation factors are blood proteins that help blood clot. There are different types of coagulation factors. Factor levels are common blood tests done to determine which protein is deficient and the severity of the deficiency. Inhibitors may occur in individuals with Hemophilia. Inhibitors are antibodies.


Reviewed by: Guillermo R De Angulo, MD

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