Ristocetin cofactor assay
This is an important test that can be used to investigate the cause of bleeding events and to diagnose VWD.
£250.00
£199.00
About Ristocetin cofactor assay
What is ristocetin cofactor?
Ristocetin cofactor, also known as the von Willebrand factor (vWF), is a coagulant factor the helps the blood to clot. vWF causes platelets to clump together at an injury site. Platelets are cells that help to form plugs and stop bleeding.
vWF must function properly to prevent excessive bleeding. von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder that occurs if there is a lack of vWF or if it does not function normally. This condition is caused by a genetic change which can be inherited.
Why take this test?
This test measures the activity of vWF which is required for clotting. This test can be used to investigate the cause of bleeding events and to diagnose VWD.
What's tested
Ristocetin Co Factor Assay
How it works
1
Purchase your Kit
Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.
2
Take your test and post
Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.
3
Get results directly to your dashboard
You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.
Similar tests
This is an important test that is used in conjuction with other tests to diagnose Lyme disease.
Finger-prick blood
2 tests included
This is an important test to help detect an immune response to candida and aid with the diagnosis of candidiasis.
Venous blood
3 tests included
This is an important test to help diagnose an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus.
Venous blood
3 tests included
loading...