Haemophilia and thrombosis center

The Haemophilia and thrombosis center provides nationwide services in the investigation, counselling, and treatment of bleeding and thrombotic disorders. The center's services include:

• Genetic testing and counseling in collaboration with the Department of genetics and molecular medicine at Landspítali.

• Ongoing treatment and follow-up care for patients under the center’s care.

Genetic testing for potential carriers and prospective parents

All potential carriers and prospective parents are offered genetic testing to determine whether they have or carry a bleeding disorder.

• A blood sample is taken and analyzed either at Landspítali or sent to a laboratory abroad.

• Participation in genetic testing is voluntary, and the results remain entirely at the discretion of the individual.

Bleeding Disorders

Most bleeding disorders are inherited and lifelong. The main bleeding disorders include:

• Hemophilia A – deficiency of clotting factor VIII

• Hemophilia B – deficiency of clotting factor IX

• Von Willebrand Disease – an inherited condition, typically less severe than haemophilia

• Platelet function disorders

• Bernard-Soulier syndrome and Glanzmann's thrombasthenia – rare, inherited, and relatively severe

Further information can be obtained from the center’s specialist nurses and physicians.