There is no fasting, and the whole thing is finished during one visit. Call 8872524007 to check we're free before you come.
What the BT/CT test checks
Bleeding time mostly reflects how well platelets and the small blood vessels work. In the Duke method, the ear lobe or fingertip is pricked with a sterile lancet and the blood is blotted with filter paper every 30 seconds until it stops. The Ivy method uses the forearm with a blood pressure cuff inflated gently on the upper arm.
Clotting time reflects the clotting proteins. In the capillary method, blood is drawn into a thin glass tube and a piece is snapped off every 30 seconds until a thread of fibrin appears.
Why your doctor may order it
- before minor surgery, tooth extraction, circumcision or a biopsy
- before a procedure in a small clinic where it has always been the routine check
- a history of bleeding gums, nosebleeds or prolonged bleeding after cuts
It's worth knowing the limits. BT/CT is not very reproducible and can be normal in mild bleeding disorders. Many doctors now prefer platelet count, PT and APTT, and use BT/CT alongside them or not at all. If your surgeon has asked for it, we'll do it; the choice of tests is theirs.
How to prepare
You can eat normally. Aspirin, clopidogrel and many common painkillers (like ibuprofen and diclofenac) can prolong bleeding time for days, so tell us everything you've taken in the last week or so. Don't stop a prescribed medicine for this test unless your doctor says to.
Sample type and report time
Because both tests are timed with a stopwatch on the spot, they can't be done from a tube sent from home. They are done only at the lab on M.C. Road, so home sample collection isn't possible for this one; other tests on your slip can still be taken at home. The result is usually ready before you leave.
Understanding your results
Normal values depend on the method, and the report states which one was used. As a rough guide, Duke bleeding time is usually under about 5 minutes and capillary clotting time under about 10 minutes. The range printed on your report is the one that applies.
A prolonged bleeding time can be associated with a low platelet count, platelets that don't work well (including from aspirin), von Willebrand disease or vessel problems. A prolonged clotting time can be associated with clotting factor deficiencies such as haemophilia, or with heparin. Your doctor reads the result alongside your symptoms and other tests.
FAQ
Does the bleeding time clotting time test hurt?
It's a small prick, similar to a sugar check. Children usually manage it well.
How long does the BT/CT test take?
Usually around 15–20 minutes, depending on how long the bleeding and clotting take.
Where can I get a bleeding time clotting time test near me in Banur?
For a bleeding time clotting time test near me in Banur, come to Alpha Laboratory on M.C. Road during opening hours.
Can BT/CT replace PT and APTT?
No. They measure different things, and your doctor decides which are needed.
Book at Alpha Laboratory
For a bleeding time clotting time test, bring the surgeon's or dentist's slip and a list of medicines. Call 8872524007, WhatsApp us, or send a note through the contact page.