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Test Code TEG 6 Global Hemostasis with Lysis-Thromboelastography TEG 6 Global Hemostasis with Lysis

Important Note

Two foam inserts must be used in carrier during transport when sending to the Blood Bank.

Additional Codes

Epic Order Code: LAB4747

 

 

 

Specimen Required

Sodium Citrate (light blue top tube)  2.7mL  or 1.8 mL  correctlly (fully) filled to indicated line.

Collection Instructions: Use a 19 or 21 gauge needle. (butterfly with tubing is acceptable).

A discard tube or 3-5cc to be drawn first to clear the needle of any tissue thromboplastin released during the process of accessing the vein. 

May be drawn from a A-line or similar line using a plastic syringe that is NOT heparinized. Start by filling a 10-20cc syringe.(This may be re-infused to the patient after collection is complete). Next use a new syringe to collect the appropriate volume for the specimen tube. Using a safe transfer device with a 20 gauge needle to allow the lithium heparin tube to fill completely. 

Specimen labeled with an Epic chart label and the date and time drawn written on the label.  

Container Type:

Sodium Citrate Only 

 

Optimal Collection Volume: 

 Full Tube

Collection Instructions:

Gently invert sample 5-6 times after collection. DO NOT VIGOROUSLY SHAKE. 

Transport Instructions: 

Place specimen in a biohazard bag with the filled out Epic requisition, then place in a tube with two foam inserts present. A call to the blood bank (341-6444) before sending the specimen so it may be immediatley retrieved for testing. Sent to station 158 

Utility

Indicated for adult patients where an evaluation of their blood hemostasis properties is desired. Commonly used to assess clinical conditions in a trauma setting to assess hemorrhage or thrombosis conditions.

Limitations

Results from the TEG 6s analysis should not be the sole basis for a patient diagnosis, but should be evaluated together with the patient’s medical history, the clinical picture and, if necessary, further hemostasis tests. The indication for TEG 6s System use is with adult patients where an evaluation of their blood hemostasis properties is desired. Hemostasis evaluations are commonly used to assess clinical conditions in cardiovascular surgery and cardiology procedures to assess hemorrhage or thrombosis conditions before, during and following the procedure.

No reference ranges have been established for patients under the age of 15 years.

Method Name

TEG 6s Thromboelastography

Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Ambient  Wait 10 minutes from time of draw to test and must be tested within 2 hours. 

 

Rejection Due To

Incorrect tube type  

Both foam inserts not present when transported via tube station 

 
Tube not completely filled  

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory, Hematology - Kalamazoo

Day(s) Performed

24/7

Reference Values

 Test ID   Reference Range    Units      
CK-R

4.6-9.1

mm
LY30 0-2.6 %
CRT-MA 52-70 mm
CFF-MA 15-32 mm

Sample Retention Time

After testing the specimen is discarded. 

CPT codes

CPT 85347 EAP 30500102

CPT 85576 EAP 30500102

CPT 85384 EAP 30500101

CPT 85390 EAP 30500075

LOINC codes

Reaction TEG (reaction time) RTEG 52773-9

Max Amplitude (maximum clot strength) MA-RTEG 52786-1

Functional Fibrinogen MA-FF 52780-4

Lysis 30 LY-30 66745-1