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Capillary nail refill test - Results

Alternative Names

Nail blanch test; Capillary refill time

Normal Values:

If there is good blood flow to the nail bed, a pink color should return in less than 2 seconds after pressure is removed.

What abnormal results mean:

Blanch times that are greater than 2 seconds may indicate:

  • Reviewed last on: 6/25/2007
  • Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.