Test Directory

Reptilase Time

Containers - Adult

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
Additive per Container

​Sodium Citrate

Containers - Child

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
Additive per Container

​Sodium Citrate

Reference ranges

Reference range = 21-25 seconds

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000

Transport arrangements

Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP ​ ​

How to request

Must be discussed and arranged with Haematology medical staff.

Availability

Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00

Test not available during restricted service.

Anticipated turnaround

7 days​

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide telephone/ bleep number.

General additional information

​The Reptilase test is a screening test, used to distinguish dysfibrinogenaemia from hypofibrinogenaemia.