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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

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At Children’s Hospital Boston, we know that the first step to treating your child is forming an accurate, timely diagnosis.

How is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome diagnosed?
A diagnosis of WAS is usually made based on:

  • a complete medical history and physical examination of your child
  • a test that measures the amount of platelets (clotting agents) in his blood
  • a test that measures the presence of the antibody immunoglobin in his blood
  • other blood tests as needed

The diagnosis can be confirmed with a genetic test to detect the presence of the mutation responsible for WAS.

Did you know?
Many of the laboratory tests offered in our Immunology Program are only available at Children’s Hospital Boston.

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