A heparin neutralising agent used in the recalcifying step of the APTT, surface activated clotting tests (ie: SACT-II, KCT) and other tests.

Antihepca™- HRRS can be substituted for the usual M/40 calcium chloride solution in APTT and KCT tests to virtually eliminate the effect of unfractionated heparin concentrations up to 1 u/ml in normal plasma.

Heparins are widely used in hospitals as anticoagulants. Unfractionated heparin is usually monitored using APTT and thrombin time tests. Often plasma samples are not identified as containing heparin and it may be present as an unexpected contaminant

The reason for prolonged APTT or KCT tests may not be apparent and laboratory diagnosis may not be simple. Laboratories may find it useful to have a simple method for confirming the presence of heparin before going on to other investigations as may be required.

Main Features: Simple, easier and faster solution to identify and neutralize heparin Traditional method of using thrombin time (Screen) and reptilase (Confirm) requires 2 additional tests. HRRS replaces traditional methods and provides a baseline APTT free of heparin effect. Ready to use (no reconstitution required). Stability: 5 years at 2-8°C