Minimal bleeding

After the initial bleeding has stopped, a cut or scrape may ooze a clear yellowish to pinkish fluid. The clear yellowish fluid is a normal part of the blood (serum). When the fluid is pink, it has a few red blood cells in the serum. The fluid drainage gradually diminishes and stops, usually within the first 4 days. As long as there are no signs of infection, this type of fluid drainage is not a concern.

Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 15, 2007
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
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