In females (who have two X chromosomes), a mutation would have to occur in both copies of the gene to cause the disorder. Because it is unlikely that females will have two altered copies of this gene, it is very rare for females to have hemophilia.
Liver Function Tests. For blood testing a syringe with a fine needle is used to remove a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm. You should only feel a tiny pinprick as this done. The sample can be taken by your GP or a nurse at your local clinic, or by hospital staff. It will then be sent to a laboratory to be tested.
What are liver function tests? A liver function test (LFT) is a blood test that gives an indication of whether the liver is functioning properly. The test is also very useful to see if there is active damage in the liver (hepatitis) or sluggish bile flow (cholestasis). Liver function tests measure the amount of particular chemicals in the blood. This gives a gauge of possible damage to liver cells â damage that can be caused by many things including HCV.