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question 2 (mandatory) (10 points) what is the major screening test for…

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question 2 (mandatory) (10 points)
what is the major screening test for hemophilia a?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Hemophilia A is a disorder related to blood clotting. The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a key test. It measures the time it takes for blood to clot. In Hemophilia A, there is a deficiency of clotting factor VIII. The aPTT is prolonged in Hemophilia A as factor VIII is involved in the intrinsic pathway of coagulation which the aPTT assesses.

Answer:

The major screening test for Hemophilia A is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).