The evaluation of factor 2 deficiency starts with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with factor 2 deficiency may include:

• Bleeding gums
• Blood in the stool
• Bruises
• Rashes that look like broken blood vessels in the skin or bruises
• Nosebleed
• Pale skin
• Bleeding into joints
• Prolonged bleeding from minor wounds

Tests are usually necessary to make the diagnosis of factor 2 deficiency.

Tests that may be used to evaluate factor 2 deficiency include:

• Bleeding time
• Complete blood count
• Fibrin
• INR
• Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
• Platelet count
• Protime (PT)
• Liver profile
• Serum factor 2 level

For more information:

• Hemophilia A evaluation
• Hemophilia B evaluation
• Factor 10 deficiency evaluation
• Factor 12 deficiency evaluation
• Factor 5 deficiency evaluation
• Factor 7 deficiency evaluation