CLSC412 HEMOSTASIS

Bleeding Time test

Historical methods:

Duke method:

Ivy method:

Performed on earlobe or finger

Performed on forearm using pressure cuff and lancet

Template method:

Performed on forearm using pressure cuff and plastic template to give uniform cuts

Principle of test:

A pressure cuff set at 40 mmHg is placed above the elbow. One or two standardized incisions made on forearm and timer started. Timed until red color no longer shows on filter paper (Normal = <10 minutes)