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TEG (Standard)

Message
Specimens must be hand dellivered to the Lab. Do not use the pneumatic tube system.


Test Code
TEG


Preferred Specimen
BNS and NPS


Instructions
"For BNS tube = BLUE TOP NO SPIN, DO NOT CENTRIFUGE For NSP tube = Green, Sodium Heparin, No Spin, DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Testing Frequency: 7 am to 9 pm"


Transport Container
BLUE, Na Cit(No Spin)


Transport Temperature
Stat to lab, NO Pneumatic Tube, Hand deliver


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Two hours Room Temperature


Methodology
Thromboelastogram



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.