Reptilase Time
Test Mnemonic
REPTM
CPT Codes
- 85635 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
6683-7
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Clotting Assay |
Reference Range
| Reptilase Time | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <22.0 | sec |
Special Info
3.2% sodium citrate is the preferred anticoagulant recommended by NCCLS.
Clinical Info
To characterize clotting disorders due to hypofibrinogenemia, afibrinogenemia, dysfibrinogenemia or heparin.