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What causes a high Bleeding Time?

Normal range 2-7 minutes. Specimen: In vivo (skin puncture). See the full Bleeding Time reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.

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Common causes of a high Bleeding Time

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Platelet dysfunction
  • von Willebrand disease
  • Aspirin/NSAID use

What is the normal range for Bleeding Time?

The standard teaching reference range for Bleeding Time is 2-7 minutes. This value is measured in in vivo (skin puncture).

Bleeding Time reference range and specimen details
SpecimenIn vivo (skin puncture)
Conventional range2-7 minutes
SI range2-7 minutes
PanelCoagulation Studies

Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Bleeding Time normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

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