Synonyms
TEG plain, TEGP
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Coagulation
Epic ID
LAB00789
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.
CPT Codes
85347, 85384, 85576 (x4), 85390
Revised
02-27-20
Initials
SL