Noun
any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation
Source: WordNetAs a result, many people with haemophilia who received untested and unscreened clotting factor prior to 1992 were at an extreme risk for contracting HIV and hepatitis C via these blood products. Source: Internet
Due to differences in changes to the genes involved, people with haemophilia often have some level of active clotting factor. Source: Internet
People with haemophilia have lower clotting factor level of blood plasma or impaired activity of the coagulation factors needed for a normal clotting process. Source: Internet
Prophylaxis involves the infusion of clotting factor on a regular schedule in order to keep clotting levels sufficiently high to prevent spontaneous bleeding episodes. Source: Internet
While recombinant clotting factor products offer higher purity and safety, they are, like concentrate, extremely expensive, and not generally available in the developing world. Source: Internet