TEG with Heparinase
Abbrev Code: | TEGAH | ||
Order Code: | LAB5707 | Order Name: | TEG with Heparinase |
Synonyms: | TEG, Thromboelastograph | ||
Methodology: | Viscoelastic clot assessment | ||
CPT Codes: | 85396 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | 3 hours | ||
Special Instructions: | Test must be performed within 2 hours of collection. Do not send via PTS or MDS car. Specimens must be walked to the Acute Care Laboratory. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2.7 mL (in 3 mL tube) - filled to fill line on the tube |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.7 mL (in 3 mL tube) - filled to fill line on the tube |
Container: | Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube |
Collection Instructions: | Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not store. Deliver to the laboratory immediately - testing must be performed within 2 hours of collection. |
Shipping Instructions: | Deliver to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Coagulation (UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
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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.
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