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Lab Test Dictionary

TEG 6S PlateletMapping

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