TEG without Heparinase, Native, OR Only


Sunquest Code:TEGOR  
Epic Code:LAB5705Epic Name:TEG without Heparinase, Native
Synonyms:TEG; Thromboelastrograph
Methodology:Viscoelastic clot assessment
CPT Code:----------CPTCODES HERE----------
Special Instructions:
West Bank: Call 612-273-4012 fifteen (15) minutes prior to collection to notify lab staff.
East Bank: Call 612-273-5551 or 612-273-3196 fifteen (15) minutes prior to collection to notify lab staff.
Test must be performed within 5 minutes of collection. Give sample directly to hematology prior to ordering.  


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Whole Blood
Optimal Volume:3 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:2 mL
Container:Plain syringe (non-anticoagulated non-heparinized)
Collection Instructions:West Bank: Call 612-273-4012 fifteen (15) minutes prior to collection to notify lab staff.
East Bank: Call 612-273-5551 or 612-273-3196 fifteen (15) minutes prior to collection to notify lab staff.
Test must be performed within 5 minutes of collection. Give sample directly to hematology prior to ordering.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Do not store. Deliver to laboratory immediately. Testing must be performed within 5 minutes of collection.
Shipping Instructions:Deliver to laboratory immediately.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Hematology  (UMMC-East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank)


Interpretive

Reference Range:

R

4-9 minutes

K

1-3 minutes

Angle

59-74 deg

MA

55-74 mm

G

5.3-13.2 kd/sc

LY30

0-8%

CI

-3.0-3.0

 

 

Use:

TEG Thromboelastograph Coagulation Analyzer TEG 5000 Series testing is indicated for use with adult patients where an evaluation of their blood coagulation properties is desired. Coagulation evaluations are commonly used to assess clinical conditions such as post-operative hemorrhage and/or thrombosis during and following cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation, trauma and cardiology procedures.


Assesses hemorrhagic or thrombotic risk by measuring rate of clot formation, strength and stability of clot; the effect of platelets, coagulation factors and cellular interactions; maximum platelet function.



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