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Reptilase Time
Test CodeLAB1136
CPT Codes
85635
Preferred Specimen
2.7 ml (2.7 ml minimum) sodium citrate (blue) whole blood. Refer to Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section for specimen collection instructions.
Minimum Volume
2.0 ml (1.5 ml minimum) citrated platelet-poor plasma
Transport Temperature
Room temp
Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: Room temp:2 hours, Unspun: 12 hours room temp.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples that are short draws, clotted or hemolyzed.
Methodology
Mechanical Clot Detection
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Reference Range
Less than 20 sec.
Clinical Significance
Prolongation of the Reptilase Time indicates an abnormal fibrin formation. This abnormal formation can
be found with dysfibrinogenemia, afibrinogenemia, and hypofibrinogenemia, either congenital or acquired,
i.e. DIC, fibrinolysis, liver disease
be found with dysfibrinogenemia, afibrinogenemia, and hypofibrinogenemia, either congenital or acquired,
i.e. DIC, fibrinolysis, liver disease
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
