Deficiency of the Hageman Factor Demonstrated by the Thrombin Generation Test

Summary

A coagulation defect in the plasma from a 37 year old man with no bleeding symptoms is described. The defect was revealed by the thrombin generation test and seemed to be caused by lack of the Hageman factor. The coagulation defect could be corrected by freezing of the plasma.

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