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TEG 6s Platelet Mapping
MessagePerformed in Coagulation
BUMCP ONLY: Samples may be transported through the pneumatic tube system however you must call 839-3471 PRIOR to collection. Send the sample at room temperature immediately after collection. Place a green TEG slip in the sample bag to ensure priority handling. If you transport by hand to the Laboratory, ensure you deliver directly to Coagulation.
NOTE: Other locations MUST walk the specimens to lab - DO NOT TUBE DOWN.
BUMCP ONLY: Samples may be transported through the pneumatic tube system however you must call 839-3471 PRIOR to collection. Send the sample at room temperature immediately after collection. Place a green TEG slip in the sample bag to ensure priority handling. If you transport by hand to the Laboratory, ensure you deliver directly to Coagulation.
NOTE: Other locations MUST walk the specimens to lab - DO NOT TUBE DOWN.
Test Code
TEG6sPM
Alias/See Also
TEG6PM - BUMCP, BDMC
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a Sodium Heparin tube, Dark Green top tube, NO GEL - FULL tube required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Must be tested within 2 hours of collection.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood collected in wrong tube
Platelet Mapping: Whole blood sample collected in a heparin gel tube
Underfilled or overfilled tubes
Clotted specimens
Samples contaminated with tissue contaminants (no discard tube drawn)
Hemolyzed
Hemodiluted
Refrigerated, chilled on ice or frozen
Centrifuged specimens
An appropriate blood sample not allowed to equilibrate from time of draw (10 minutes for citrated tubes and 30 minutes for heparin tubes) or is too old and past stability time frame for test ordered.
Samples sent via the tube station unless approved by the Pathologist or validation has been performed.
Platelet Mapping: Whole blood sample collected in a heparin gel tube
Underfilled or overfilled tubes
Clotted specimens
Samples contaminated with tissue contaminants (no discard tube drawn)
Hemolyzed
Hemodiluted
Refrigerated, chilled on ice or frozen
Centrifuged specimens
An appropriate blood sample not allowed to equilibrate from time of draw (10 minutes for citrated tubes and 30 minutes for heparin tubes) or is too old and past stability time frame for test ordered.
Samples sent via the tube station unless approved by the Pathologist or validation has been performed.
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Provides a comprehensive, functional assessment of hemostasis to determine the presence of antiplatelet medications and assist in directing therapy in cardiovascular patients.
The TEG® analyzer monitors shear elasticity, a physical property of a blood clot, and is, therefore sensitive to all the interacting cellular and plasma components in the blood that affect the rate or structure of a clotting sample and its breakdown. The overall coagulation profile can be qualitatively or quantitatively interpreted in terms of hypo-, normal or hypercoagulable state of the sample and the degree of lysis. This precise information will help the clinician treat the bleeding or clotting patient most effectively and in the shortest time possible.
The TEG® analyzer monitors shear elasticity, a physical property of a blood clot, and is, therefore sensitive to all the interacting cellular and plasma components in the blood that affect the rate or structure of a clotting sample and its breakdown. The overall coagulation profile can be qualitatively or quantitatively interpreted in terms of hypo-, normal or hypercoagulable state of the sample and the degree of lysis. This precise information will help the clinician treat the bleeding or clotting patient most effectively and in the shortest time possible.
Performing Laboratory
Performed on-site
