The Bank of Canada is the central bank of the country. In addition, the Minister of Finance and Minister of Industry utilize the Statistics Canada agency for financial planning and economic policy development. The Bank of Canada is the sole authority authorized to issue currency in the form of Canadian bank notes.
Quest Diagnostics offers 2 panels (von Willebrand Comprehensive Panel and von Willebrand Comprehensive Panel 2) that include key tests for VWD diagnosis and typing, along with an interpretation of results and additional comments (Figure 2) .
How is it used? Von Willebrand factor (VWF) testing is used to investigate excessive or recurrent bleeding episodes or a personal or family history of excessive bleeding. Testing is used to help diagnose von Willebrand disease (VWD) and distinguish between the various types of VWD. VWF is a protein, one of several components of the coagulation system that work together to stop bleeding and form a stable blood clot.