Bleeding Time: Results and Values

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Bleeding normally stops within 1 to 9 minutes. If it takes longer for the bleeding to stop, there might be a problem. These problems include:

a vascular defect, which is a problem with the blood vessel walls

a platelet function defect, which is failure of the clotting factors to work properly

thrombocytopenia, which is a shortage of platelets in the blood

Certain medication, such as aspirin and warfarin may also cause prolongations in bleeding time.

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Bleeding Time: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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