Haemophilia Centre / Haemostasis and Thrombosis Unit
The Unit is a recognised Haemophilia Centre for children and adolescents, providing comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and holistic patient care. It serves as a referral centre for all congenital and acquired disorders of haemostasis and thrombosis.
Specialised Services
Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis and management of haemophilia and other clotting factor disorders
Prenatal Screening
Prenatal screening and counselling for female carriers and families
Thrombocytopenias and Thrombasthenias
Investigation and treatment of thrombocytopenias and thrombasthenias
Anticoagulant Therapy
Anticoagulant therapy and follow-up of children with thrombotic events, including CNS, deep vein and arterial thromboses
Specialised Laboratory
Specialised Laboratory with full diagnostic capability for haemostasis/thrombophilia and molecular testing
Laboratory Testing
The Unit’s Laboratory performs a full range of laboratory testing for haemostasis / thrombophilia:
- Platelets
Quantitative and functional platelet disorders, assessed using specialised tests
- Measurement of Coagulation Factors
Fibrinogen, II, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, vWF
- Measurement of Natural Inhibitors
AT, PC, PS
- Fibrinolysis Disorders
Measurement of Plg, PAI-1, D-dimers
- Molecular Testing for Thrombophilia
FV Leiden, FII 20210A, MTHFR C677T, etc.
- Molecular Testing for Haemophilia
Haemophilia A and B (sequencing)
Education & Research
The Unit also serves as a training centre for medical students, paediatric residents and haematologists, while maintaining a significant research profile and international presence.