Ordering Recommendation
Assist in diagnosing dysfibrinogenemia or abnormalities with fibrin polymerization.
Mnemonic
REP
Methodology
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Reptilase Time | Less than 22.0 seconds | |
Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix | Less than 22.0 seconds |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
If Reptilase Time is elevated, then Reptilase Time 1:1 mix will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
85635; if reflexed, add 85635
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0030296 | Reptilase Time | 6683-7 |
0030298 | Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix | 33526-5 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Reptilase Time, Plasma
Reptilase Time with Reflex to Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix