What is the purest form of factor VIII that is available for treating a bleeding patient with hemophilia A?
a. Cryoprecipitate
b. Recombinant factor VIII concentrate
c. Fresh frozen plasma
d. Factor VIII concentrate prepared by chemical concentration
ANS: B
Recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology provides a high-purity factor VIII concentrate.
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