Blood Draw Timer
Track tourniquet time and collection duration for safe, accurate blood draws.
🩸 Blood Draw Timer
Tourniquet Time
Safe00:00
Collection Time
00:00
Total procedure duration
⏱️
1 min
Max Tourniquet
Recommended limit
💉
< 30s
Ideal Draw
Per tube
📋
3-5 min
Total Procedure
Average time
Safety Note: Prolonged tourniquet application (>1 minute) can cause hemoconcentration and affect test results. Always follow your facility's protocols.
Why Timing Matters
Proper timing during blood collection is crucial for patient safety and accurate test results. Prolonged tourniquet application can cause hemoconcentration, affecting lab values.
Best Practices
The tourniquet should ideally be released within 1 minute of application. This timer helps you track both tourniquet time and total procedure duration for quality assurance.