Nail blanch test
From DrKoop's partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com
The nail blanch test, also called the capillary nail refill test, is performed on the nail beds as an indicator of tissue perfusion (the amount of blood flow to tissue) and dehydration.
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