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Test Code TEGHEP TEG with Heparin Neutralization (Cardiac)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Container

Blue Sodium Citrate

Minimum Volume

Fill to indicated line - 2.7mL

Stability

2 hours at 20-25°C

Expected Turn Around Time

2 hours

Results can be viewed in real time on TEG Manager.

Transfer Instructions

Transport specimens at 20-25°C.

CPT

85384|85347 x2|85576 x2

Result Information

Result Code Result Name
(n/a) TEG Cardiac
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CK R
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CKH R
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CK MA
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CKH LY30
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CRTH MA
(n/a) TEG Cardiac CFFH MA

Special Instructions

Draw a discard tube with no additive or discard syringe of 3-5mL prior to collecting blood. This clears the needle and tubing of any tissue thromboplastin that is released during the process of accessing the vein.

 

Thoroughly mix specimens by inversion several times upon collection.

 

Clotted specimens cannot be tested.