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What is bleeding time?
It is defined as the time taken by the clotting factors and the platelets to stop the bleeding and form a clot by blood vessels constriction. It measures how quickly the bleeding stops.
Also Read: Thalassemia
What is the normal bleeding time?
Normally, the bleeding time is 1-9 minutes.
What does the prolonged bleeding time indicate?
If it takes 9-15 minutes, there is platelets dysfunction.
If it takes more than 15 minutes, it is critical and requires external pressure.
Why do I need to get the bleeding time test done?
It is done if the person is experiencing easy bruising, bleeding, or issues with blood clot formation.
It helps us in identifying various health disorders related to blood clotting like-
- It is also done before surgical procedures to check the bleeding after surgery
- Platelets disorder
- Blood vessel disorder
- Bleeding disorders
- Thalassemia
- Issues with clotting factors
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Genetic defects
- Vitamin C deficiency
- Delayed clotting time
