Thromboelastograph
Order Code: TEG
Epic Lab Code: LAB5831
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Light Blue top tube 2.7 mL (Na Citrate)
Minimum:
Full draw of 2.7 mL Light Blue Sodium Citrate tube
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Specimen Instructions:
Requires pathologist approval if not part of liver transplant/cardiology protocol. Laboratory requires one hour notice before sample is drawn.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
R: 5 - 10 minutes K: 1 - 3 minutes Angle: 53 - 72 degrees MA: 50 - 70 mm LY30: 0 - 8 % CI: -3 - 3
Comments:
This test needs a separate tube! It CANNOT be performed with any other coagulation tests.
Methodology:
A stationary pin attached to a torsion wire is immersed into whole blood. When the first fibrin forms, it begins to bind the cup and pin, causing the pin to oscillate in phase with the clot. A mechanical- electrical transducer converts the rotation movement of the pin to an electrical signal which is monitored by a computer.
CPT Code:
85347, 85384 (x2), 85390, 85576
 
See also:
Thromboelastograph - Heparinase, Whole Blood