Overview
Bleeding time is a medical test that measures how fast small blood vessels in the skin stop bleeding. The bleeding time test is used to evaluate how well a persons blood is clotting. The test evaluates how long it takes the vessels cut to constrict and how long it takes for platelets in the blood to seal off the hole. The clotting time is based on the principle that in citrated plasma, the addition of Thrombin allows for formation of a stable clot. The time required for the formation of a stable clot is recorded in seconds. The significance of these two test is to evaluate how long it takes your blood to clot and thus helping your doctor to determine if you have a bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or von Willebrands disease.
What is Bleeding Time & Clotting Time ?
Bleeding Time is a Medical Test that measures how fast small blood vessels in the skin stop bleeding. The bleeding time test is used to evaluate how well a person's blood is clotting. The test evaluates how long it takes the vessels cut to constrict and how long it takes for platelets in the blood to seal off the hole. The clotting time is based on the principle that in citrated plasma, the addition of Thrombin allows for formation of a stable clot. The time required for the formation of a stable clot is recorded in seconds. The significance of these two tests is to evaluate how long it takes your blood to clot and thus helping your doctor to determine if you have a bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease.
What is the Cost of Bleeding Time & Clotting Time
The Price of a Bleeding Time & Clotting Time Test is Rs. 300. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with bleeding time & clotting time test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Bleeding Time & Clotting Time ?
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Check the effectiveness of Anticoagulants: If you take the blood thinner warfarin, your bleeding time & clotting time is often monitored. The bleeding time & clotting time is presented in this case as an international normalized ratio (INR). In case your blood clotting ability is a concern, your doctor might suggest a bleeding time & clotting time Test prior to surgery.
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Make Surgical Plans: Before surgery, your surgeon might check that your blood is clotting normally to make sure you won't lose too much blood.
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Diagnose Clotting and Bleeding issues: BT & CT tests assist medical professionals in identifying potential causes of excessive blood loss such as blood vessel defect, hemophilia, primary thrombocythemia, thrombocytopenia, and Von Willebrand’s disease. Certain symptoms, such as heavy nosebleeds, cuts that don't stop bleeding, or unexplained or frequent bruises, can be explained by making a diagnosis for these conditions.
When is the Bleeding Time & Clotting Time Recommended ?
If you have or suspected to have following conditions, then Bleeding Time & Clotting Time Test is advised:
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Vitamin K Deficiency
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Bleeding Disorders
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
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Pre-surgical Screening
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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blood vessel defect
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Hemophilia
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Primary Thrombocythemia
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Thrombocytopenia
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Von Willebrand’s disease
Preparation for Bleeding Time & Clotting Time
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the bleeding time & clotting time test.
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Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to this test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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