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Thrombelastograph (TEG), Rapid
| Test Name: | Thrombelastograph (TEG), Rapid | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5777 | ||
| CPT Code: | 85347, 85384, 85576 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Whole Blood; Full tube is required | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Tube top is light blue. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 30 minutes | ||
| Routine: NA | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. If only a Rapid TEG is being collected, draw 5 mL into a red top tube, discard and then collect TEG tube. A full tube is required. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. Specimens > 2 hours old are unacceptable. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | NA | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, clotted, refrigerated, centrifuged. | ||
| Reference Range: | See patient report. Results also available on Remote View Access. | ||
| Additional Information: | Please notify laboratory personnel at (601) 984-2367 when ordering a TEG assay prior to delivering the specimen to the laboratory. | ||