Clotting time
Clotting Time
Clotting time (/ˈklɒtɪŋ taɪm/) refers to the time taken for blood to form a clot in vitro. It is a crucial parameter in hematology, the branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
Etymology
The term "clotting time" is derived from the English words "clot" and "time". "Clot" comes from the Old English "clott", meaning a lump or mass, and "time" comes from the Old English "tima", meaning a limited span.
Procedure
The clotting time test is performed by making a small incision on the patient's skin and observing the time it takes for a clot to form and stop the bleeding. This test is used to assess the coagulation status of a patient, especially before surgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
- Hemostasis: The process of stopping the flow of blood to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Prothrombin Time: A test that measures how long it takes for clotting to occur in a sample of blood.
- Partial Thromboplastin Time: A test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot in a sample that has been treated with substances that activate clotting in the intrinsic and common pathways.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clotting time
- Wikipedia's article - Clotting time
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