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TEG Analysis

Test Code
TEGA


Preferred Specimen
Ask Coag at 6531


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Blue and Green Top Tube


Instructions
Invert tube immediately after collection.


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
All blue top, coag specimens are discarded after 2 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, hemolyzed, or quality not sufficient specimens


Setup Schedule
Send Out


Limitations
Heart Hospital - LR, Coagulation Department



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.