ristocetin cofactor

co·fac·tor (k

1. One of two or more contributing factors.

2. A substance, such as a metallic ion or coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function.

cofactor [ˈkəʊˌfæktə]

1. (Mathematics) Maths a number associated with an element in a square matrix, equal to the determinant of the matrix formed by removing the row and column in which the element appears from the given determinant See minor

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a nonprotein substance that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity. It may be a metal ion or a coenzyme

cofactor (k

A substance, such as a metallic ion or a coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function. Cofactors work by changing the shape of an enzyme or by actually participating in the enzymatic reaction.

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cofactor - a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result

chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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11) Test for von Willebrand disease For more than two decades, the ristocetin cofactor (RCo) assay, which measures the vWF-mediated agglutination of platelets in the presence of the antibiotic ristocetin, has been the most common method for measuring the functional activity of vWF.

Specialized tests for hemostasis by Ogedegbe, Henry; St. Hill, Halcyon / Medical Laboratory Observer

The company also developed the first automated ristocetin cofactor activity test that detects Von Willebrand disease, which is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.

Dade Behring Introduces Innovance(TM) D-DIMER Test by Business Wire

These variants are differentiated on the basis of a panel of lab tests that include the bleeding time, platelet count, partial thromboplastin time, yon Willebrand factor (vWF) activity and antigen, factor VIII levels, ristocetin cofactor, and vWF multimeric composition.

Answering your questions on blood banking and CLIA, xanthochromia and ... by Statland, Bernard E. / Medical Laboratory Observer

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