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How long does blood take to clot?

Dr Shirish Kumar
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).