Diagnosis of VWD involves a combination of clinical evaluation and laboratory tests. Important diagnostic tests include:
Complete Blood Count (CBC): To check for anemia due to blood loss. VWF Antigen Test: Measures the amount of VWF in the blood. Ristocetin Cofactor Activity: Evaluates the functioning of VWF. Factor VIII Activity: Since VWF stabilizes factor VIII, this test can help identify VWD. Multimer Analysis: Differentiates between different subtypes of VWD.
