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TEG, GLOBAL WITH HEPARINASE (CARDIOLOGY)
MessageIf testing is not ordered in EPIC a TEG Requistion Form must accompany the specimen. Call Hematology Lab 7-4230 before sending sample. Priority samples include those from OR, ED and ECMO/PICU.
Please use the link below for the TEG Requisition
Please use the link below for the TEG Requisition
Test Code
LAB1231236
Preferred Specimen
One 2.7mL adult blue top tube. Either order in EPIC or submit a TEG requistion.
Pediatric: One 1.8mL blue top tube
NOTE: Only Becton Dickinson (BD) Tubes are acceptable.
Pediatric: One 1.8mL blue top tube
NOTE: Only Becton Dickinson (BD) Tubes are acceptable.
Instructions
• Call Hematology Lab 7-4230 before collecting samples
• Collect samples using 21 gauge needle or larger. NO BUTTERFLIES if possible, must be 21 gauge.
• Draw 1 Blue Top waste tube and DISCARD before collecting sample
• Completely fill 1 Blue Top Tube, Mix thouroughly as soon as collected, label, and record collection time on tube
• If samples are collected from a line first collect 5 mL waste prior to samples for testing.
• Samples CANNOT be used for other testing
• Outpatient collection must be done in the Physician Office Lab
Hand delivery of samples is preferred. Pneumatic tube delivery is acceptable. Emergent/Trauma cases should be hand delivered to the lab to expedite testing.
UML Lab Processing Instructions: Not available for outreach clients.
Only Becton Dickinson (BD) Tubes are acceptable
• Collect samples using 21 gauge needle or larger. NO BUTTERFLIES if possible, must be 21 gauge.
• Draw 1 Blue Top waste tube and DISCARD before collecting sample
• Completely fill 1 Blue Top Tube, Mix thouroughly as soon as collected, label, and record collection time on tube
• If samples are collected from a line first collect 5 mL waste prior to samples for testing.
• Samples CANNOT be used for other testing
• Outpatient collection must be done in the Physician Office Lab
Hand delivery of samples is preferred. Pneumatic tube delivery is acceptable. Emergent/Trauma cases should be hand delivered to the lab to expedite testing.
UML Lab Processing Instructions: Not available for outreach clients.
Only Becton Dickinson (BD) Tubes are acceptable
Transport Container
Not available for outreach clients.
Specimen Stability
Stable for 2 hours once collected.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Blue Top samples greater than 2 hours old, clotted samples, underfilled samples. Samples sent without requisitions/orders or Tubes other than Becton Dickinson (BD).
Methodology
Thromboelastography performed on Haemonetics insturments
Setup Schedule
Sunday- Saturday
Reference Range
| Normal Values for Citrated Whole Blood | |
| R | 4.6-9.1 (min) |
| K | 0.8-2.1 (min) |
| Angle | 63-78 (degree) |
| MA | 52-69 (min) |
| CRT | 52-70 (min) |
| CKH | 4.3-8.3 (min) |
| CFF | 15-32 (min) |
| FLEV | 278-581 (mg/dL) |
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Additional Information
TEG Requistion
TEG Requisition
