How long does blood take to clot?
Dr Shirish Kumar
Haematologist,
WHO,
Geneva
Haematologist,
WHO,
Geneva
Q: Can small microscopic blood on scissors form blood clots? How long does it take for microscopic blood to fully dry out at room temperature and in the presence of air?
A:Blood, whenever it comes out of a blood vessel, will always clot irrespective of the volume. This usually takes 2-5 minutes (depending on various factors).