Ivy Incision Method

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A method for assessing bleeding time in which the individual wears a blood pressure cuff inflated to 40mmHg, a controlled incision (10mm long x 1mm deep)is made on the volar surface of the arm, and blood is drawn off of the incision site with blotting paper every 30 seconds until bleeding stops.

**Synonyms:** - IVY INCISION METHOD