Reptilase reagent is purified snake venom. The action of Reptilase is not affected by the presence of unfractionated heparin. A Reptilase clotting time should be normal in the presence of normal levels of Fibrinogen.
Tube
05 (CP) – Citrate
ID
29909
Availability
Weekdays
Additional information
The Reptilase clotting time can be used to distinguish if unfractionated heparin is present in a sample, where there is a raised APTT, with a normal fibrinogen level and a raised thrombin time, if the Reptilase clotting time is normal then the sample contains or is contaminated with Heparin.
Send to
Specialist Coagulation
Centre for Laboratory Medicine
St James University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
Collection Con
1 x citrated sample. Ensure sample is correctly filled to the line.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
13.5 – 22.0
Ref. Range (Female)
13.5 – 22.0
Ref. Range (Paed)
13.5 – 22.0
Units
Seconds
IP Acute TAT
Contact laboratory
IP Routine TAT
24 hours
GP Acute TAT
Contact laboratory
GP Routine TAT
2 to 8 days