Methodology
TEG 6s
Synonyms
TEG 6S CM; Thrombelastograph
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Coagulation
Epic ID
LAB001537
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Whole Blood ***DO NOT SEND THROUGH PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM***
Container Type
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Collection Instructions
***DO NOT SEND THROUGH PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM*** Specimen must be hand delivered to lab within 1 hour of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=2 Hour; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Over 2 hours old; Centrifuged; Refrigerated; Chilled; Frozen; Incorrect collection tube; Sent through pneumatic tube system
Test Volume Required
2.7 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1.8 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
DO NOT centrifuge. Give directly to Hematology.
Included Tests
Citrated kaolin, Rapid TEG, Citrated kaolin heparinase and Functional fibrinogen.
CPT Codes
85348 (x2); 85396, 85384
Revised
02-27-20
Initials
SL
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