Capillary Blood Glucose Test
The capillary nail refill test is a quick test performed on the nail beds to monitor
Alternative Names
Nail blanch test; Capillary refill time
How the test is performed
Pressure is applied to the nail bed until it turns white, indicating that the blood has been forced from the tissue. This is called blanching. Once the tissue has blanched, pressure is removed.
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