The Bleeding and clotting time looks at how long bleeding takes to stop and blood to clot. It is done for: before minor surgery where other tests are unavailable.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Before minor surgery where other tests are unavailable.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Possible clotting or platelet problem. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
How long bleeding takes to stop and blood to clot.
Blood
Possible clotting or platelet problem.
Normal.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Bleeding and clotting time measure?
How long bleeding takes to stop and blood to clot.
Why is the Bleeding and clotting time done?
Before minor surgery where other tests are unavailable.
Do I need to fast for the Bleeding and clotting time?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Bleeding and clotting time mean?
Possible clotting or platelet problem.
What does a low or negative Bleeding and clotting time mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the Bleeding and clotting time?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Bleeding and clotting time done?
Before minor surgery where other tests are unavailable.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Bleeding and clotting time?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Possible clotting or platelet problem. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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