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Arvind Kumar: The Science Behind Clot Retraction in Hemostasis
May 26, 2026, 14:05

Arvind Kumar: The Science Behind Clot Retraction in Hemostasis

Arvind Kumar, Senior Resident at NIMS University, shared a post on LinkedIn:

Determination of Clot Retraction

Introduction

Clot retraction is the process by which a freshly formed blood clot gradually decreases in size and squeezes out serum from the clot.

It occurs because of the contraction of platelets trapped within the fibrin meshwork.

The clot retraction test is used to assess:

  • Platelet function
  • Platelet count
  • Integrity of fibrin formation
  • Coagulation mechanism

Normally, after clot formation, the clot contracts and becomes smaller, leaving a clear serum layer around it.”

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