TEG, Basic (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230120029


Alias/See Also
LAB2513: TEG, Basic (AKA Kaolin TEG) | KAOLIN TEG|K TEG


CPT Codes
85347x1, 85384x1, 85576x1, 85390x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHR HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
HAND DELIVER TO LAB IMMEDIATELY, no pneumatic tube allowed, no exposure to ice or cold. Mix gently 3 times immediately after collection. Blood tubes must be filled to the stated volume. Over- or under-filled tubes will be rejected. Adult: 2.7 mL exactly in Lt blue tube. *GMH ONLY: Pediatric minimum: 1 Greiner Blue tube, filled to stated volume.*


Transport Temperature
HAND DELIVER TO LAB IMMEDIATELY, no pneumatic tube allowed, no exposure to ice or cold. Testing must be complete within 2 hours of collection. Stability: 2 hours from collection.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 120 min
Routine: 120 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 120 min
Life or Death: 120 min

RHR HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 120 min
Routine: 120 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 120 min
Life or Death: 120 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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