Thromboelastograph, non-cardiac

Alphabetical Test listing

Thromboelastograph, non-cardiac-8962

  
Thromboelastograph, non-cardiac
  
8962
  
LAB8962
  
CWB
  
Rotem
TEG
Viscoelastic
  

This testing is intended to be used to provide a rapid qualitative and quantitative indication of the coagulation state of a cardiovascular surgery or actively bleeding patient. The clot firmness changes in a sample of citrated whole blood as the sample clots, retracts and lyses in real time. The analyzer output consists of a qualitative graphical representation (mirrored coagulation curve – clot firmness over time) and several defined numeric parameters describing the curve quantitatively.

Note:  For total artificial heart indications (ANW only), a separate sendout protocol must be arranged with the laboratory.  Refer to TEG with heparinase, TEG with platelet inhibition/mapping, or TEG without heparinase).

  

For inpatients ONLY at Allina Health ANW, Mercy or United Hospitals

  
Sodium citrate (Na cit) whole blood
  
  
  • Do not over or under fill tube as the ratio of anticoagulant to whole blood is critical
  • Coag – tube fill guidelines

  • Tubes for ROTEM testing and routine coagulation cannot be interchanged
  • Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
  

Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) - 2.7mL

  

Ambient - 4 hours (2 hours if patient is on Heparin)

Specimen MUST be walked down to the laboratory

  
  • Incorrect volume
  • Exceed standard testing time, delay in transport
  • Incorrectly labeled or mislabeled
  • Clotted
  
AHL - Coagulation: W
Available at the Central Laboratory and Mercy and United hospitals.
  
Daily, 24/7
  

Viscoelastic

  
85396
  
08/04/2021
  
01/12/2024