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Thromboelastograph (TEG), Standard
MessageBlood Bank
Test Code
LAB5210668
Alias/See Also
Standard TEG
Preferred Specimen
TEG only: Na Citrate Blue top.
TEG with Platelet Mapping: Na Citrate Blue top + Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube or Sodium Heparin tube (no gel).
TEG samples must have their own draw tubes - do not combine with other tests or tubes.
TEG with Platelet Mapping: Na Citrate Blue top + Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube or Sodium Heparin tube (no gel).
TEG samples must have their own draw tubes - do not combine with other tests or tubes.
Minimum Volume
Full Tubes
Instructions
Call Blood Bank before collection, HHNB x45623 HHI x73111.
21 gauge minimum needle size. Use Blue Top tube to discard first 3 mls of draw for peripheral draw. For line draws, discard the first 7 mls.
All TEG samples must be delivered to lab immediately after collection and received in Blood Bank within 30 minutes from collection. DO NOT deliver samples via pneumatic tube system, MUST be HAND DELIVERED. Laboratory: Do not centrifuge. Notify Transfusion Service staff and deliver immediately to department.
21 gauge minimum needle size. Use Blue Top tube to discard first 3 mls of draw for peripheral draw. For line draws, discard the first 7 mls.
All TEG samples must be delivered to lab immediately after collection and received in Blood Bank within 30 minutes from collection. DO NOT deliver samples via pneumatic tube system, MUST be HAND DELIVERED. Laboratory: Do not centrifuge. Notify Transfusion Service staff and deliver immediately to department.
Transport Container
Hand delivery
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2h
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
QNS, Clotted, delivery via pneumatic tube, refrigerated, chilled on ice, or frozen are unacceptable.
FDA Status
Approved
Reference Range
Included with report
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport Beach / Hoag Irvine
