reptilase time

medicine

The term 'reptilase time' refers to a specialized blood test involving an enzyme from snake venom to assess blood clotting functions.

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Definition

C1Hematology

(technical, clinical)A blood test measuring the time for a clot to form after adding an enzyme from snake venom, used to evaluate fibrinogen function.

Example

The doctor ordered a reptilase time test to check for abnormalities in the patient's fibrinogen levels.
Reptilase time can help distinguish between different types of blood clotting disorders.