Thromboelastograph
Label Mnemonic: TEG
Epic code: LAB5831
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood More information
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.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around 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
Clot Strength G:  4.5 - 11.0 Kd/cm2
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:
85396
 
See also:
Thromboelastograph - Heparinase, Whole Blood