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Factor XII Deficiency

• Definition of Factor XII Deficiency
• What Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Factor XII Deficiency

Definition of Factor XII Deficiency

Factor XII is a deficiency in one of the proteins (Factor XII [12]) involved in clotting blood.

Deficiency of factor XII is considered a rare clotting disorder, and it involves no clinical bleeding.

What Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Factor XII Deficiency

Will this deficiency lead to any other complications?

Will you be prescribing any medication? What are the side-effects?

It is hereditary? If so, what signs and/or symptoms will occur in family members?

Does having blood drawn for lab work present any problems?