Test Code TEG Thromboelastography (TEG)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Container
Blue Sodium Citrate
Minimum Volume
Fill to indicated line (2.7 mL)
Stability
2 hours at 20-25°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimens at 20-25°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
1.5 hours
CPT
85576|85347|85384|85390
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
(n/a) | R (TEG) |
(n/a) | K (TEG) |
(n/a) | Angle (TEG) |
(n/a) | Ma (TEG) |
(n/a) | Ly30 (TEG) |
(n/a) | EPL (TEG) |
Special Instructions
Thoroughly mix specimens by inversion several times upon collection.
Clotted specimens cannot be tested.