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Test Code TEGGL TEG Thromboelastograph Global Hemostasis

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EPIC NAME: TEG GLOBAL HEMOSTASIS

EPIC CODE: LAB2907

 

Performing Laboratory

Saint Francis Medical Center-Coagulation

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Dark-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions: 

Phlebotomy needle must be 21 gauge or larger to prevent platelet activation.

Clear top discard tube must be drawn prior to TEG tube.

Specimen must NOT be sent through the pneumatic system.  Deliver to lab immediately with tube kept horizontal until tested.

Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 2 hours

Reference Values

CK R (min) 4.6 – 9.1

CK K (min) 0.8 – 2.1 

CK Angle (deg) 63 – 78

CK MA (mm) 52 - 69

CRT MA (mm) 52 - 70

CKH R (min) 4.3 – 8.3

CFF MA (mm) 15 – 32

CFF FLEV (mg/dL) 278 - 581

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday