How is hemophilia diagnosed?

Many people who have or have had family members with hemophilia will ask that their baby boys get tested soon after birth. About one-third of babies who are diagnosed with hemophilia have no other family members with the disorder. A doctor might check for hemophilia if a newborn is showing certain signs of hemophilia. read more

Hemophilia is diagnosed with blood tests to determine if clotting factors are missing or at low levels, and which ones are causing the problem. If you have a family history of hemophilia, it is important that your doctors know the clotting factor your relatives are missing. read more

Hemophilia can be diagnosed through a blood sample to determine whether there is a clotting deficiency and/or genetic testing. Adults, children, and fetuses can all be tested. Hemophilia may not be diagnosed in some people until they have an episode of prolonged bleeding after surgery. read more