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
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
Thromboelastograph - Heparinase, Whole Blood