TEG without heparinase

Alphabetical Test listing

TEG without heparinase-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

TEG
Thromboelastrograph

Useful for:

Assess hemorrhagic or thrombotic risk by measuring rate of clot formation, strength and stability of clot, the effect of platelets, coagulation factors and cellular interactions, maximum platelet function.

Specimen type:

Sodium citrate (Na cit) whole blood

Collection container:

Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit) - 2.7mL x 2

Volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Prior to specimen collection the following needs to occur by lab:

Contact U of M special coag department (612-273-4797) to validate that they can accept the sample for testing.
Coordinate collection time with phlebotomy and nursing station.
Contact the courier to be on-site at the time of specimen collection. (specimen won’t be collected until the courier is on site)

Specimen must be collected between 7:00am – 11:00 am Mo - Fr
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit)

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 2 hours

Specimens cannot be sent via pneumatic tube system (PTS)

Performing lab:

M Health Fairview Reference Laboratories (TEGC): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr: 7am - 12pm

TAT:

3 hours

Method:

Viscoelastic clot assessment

Reference ranges:

See report

Date created:

10/05/2018

Revised date:

01/05/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024