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Test Code TEGLY TEG with Lysis (Trauma)

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

85347|85576|85384

Result Information

Result Code Result Name
(n/a) TEG Trauma
(n/a) TEG Trauma CK R
(n/a) TEG Trauma CK LY30
(n/a) TEG Trauma CRT MA
(n/a) TEG Trauma CFF 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.