Test Code LAB10601 Thromboelastograph (TEG)
Aliases
TEG
Special Collection Notes
Fill vials completely to the etched fill indicator on the tube. Do not underfill or overfill tubes.
After collection, invert tubes 3-4 times. Do not shake.
Specimen Type
Blood:
Light Blue Top- Citrate
Processing Instructions
Sample collection at Anschutz Campus only. Sample must be maintained at room temperature, unspun, and received for testing within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
Fill vials completely to the etched fill indicator on the tube. Do not underfill or overfill tubes.
Temperature
Ambient
TAT
Routine:120 minutes
STAT: 60 minutes
Test Components
R Time
MA
R Time (Heparinase)
Lysis 30 (Heparinase)
Rapid TEG MA (Heparinase)
Functional Fibrinogen MA (Heparinase)
Reference Range
R Time4.6-9.1 minutes
MA
52.0-69.0 mm
R Time (Heparinase)
4.3-8.3 minutes
Lysis 30 (Heparinase)
0.0-3.2%
Rapid TEG MA (Heparinase)
53.0-69.0 mm
Functional Fibrinogen MA (Heparinase)
15.0-34.0mm
CPT
85396
Performing Section
Hematology/Coag