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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: RT
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-3 days
CPT Codes: 85635; if reflexed, add 85635
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: If Reptilase Time is elevated, then Reptilase Time 1:1 mix will be added.
Clinical Utility: Assist in diagnosing dysfibrinogenemia or abnormalities with fibrin polymerization.
Link:
Reptilase Time with Reflex to Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted specimens
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Reptilase Time |
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection |
|
|
Less than 22.0 seconds |
|
sec |
Reptilase Time 1:1 Mix |
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection |
|
|
Less than 22.0 seconds |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Blue Na Citrate, 3mL |
Minimum of 1mL platelet poor plasma |
|
Send to Lab within 4 hrs of collection. |
Room Temperature |
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