Methodology
TEG 6s
Synonyms
Thrombelastograph
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Coagulation
Epic ID
LAB00791
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 Hours
Stat TAT
2 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
1. Cannot be combined with other labs. Must use separate blue-top tube for test. 2. Sodium citrate blue-top tube is required to be FULLY FILLED. 3. 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=3 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Over 3 hours old; Centrifuged; Refrigerated; Chilled; Frozen; Incorrect collection tube; Sent through pneumatic tube system
Test Volume Required
4 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
DO NOT centrifuge. Give directly to Hematology.
Included Tests
PlateletMapping.
CPT Codes
85576 (x3)
Revised
7/5/24
Initials
SA