ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Reptilase Time with Reflex to Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix : 0030295

Mnemonic: REP

Methodology: Clotting
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lt. 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.

Remarks:

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Reptilase Time Less than 22.0 seconds
 Reptilase Time 1:1 MixLess than 22.0 seconds

Note: If Reptilase Time is elevated, then Reptilase Time 1:1 mix will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 85635; if reflexed, add 85635