CLOTTING TIME-CT Test

CLOTTING TIME-CT Test

What is the CLOTTING TIME-CT Test?

The amount of time it takes for blood to clot in a person is known as clotting time. The clotting factors affect a person's clotting time. Because of this, blood clotting factors are vital in bleeding and clotting. The signs of blood clotting problems include a delay in blood clotting and a longer bleeding duration. 8-15 minutes (Normal Clotting Time)

Why Done? 

• To detect if the person has haemophilia or von Willebrand's disease.

• Clotting Time is recommended to detect bleeding disorders caused by a lack of clotting factors.

Procedure: 

The patient must be present in the lab while the Clotting Time is determined.

• A nurse or doctor administers the test. The nurse/doctor cleans the puncture site using an antiseptic to prevent infection. The arm is inflated with a pressure cuff.

• The cuff is on the upper arm. Then two minor cuts are made on the lower arm. These cuts leak a little. These are tiny cuts. Then the cuff is removed.

• A timer measures the bleeding and clotting times. The blood from the cuts is wiped every 30 seconds till the bleeding stops. After the surgery, the cuts are wrapped.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for CLOTTING TIME-CT Test:

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care: 

No care is required.

Cost of CLOTTING TIME-CT Test in Delhi: 

The CLOTTING TIME-CT Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.