Thromboelastography-Citrate Kaolin ()
Department: Coagulation
Test Synonym(s): LAB3449, Thromboelastography, TEG-Citrate Kaolin without Heparinase, TEG-Citr Kaol
Test Components: R, K, Alpha, MA, G, EPL, LYS 30
CPT Codes: 85576
Methodology: Thromboelastography
Reference Range: R: 5-10 min; K: 1-3 min; Alpha: 53 degrees - 72 degrees; MA: 50-70 mm; G: 4.5-11.0 kd/sc; EPL:0-15%; LYS30: 0-8%
Tube Type: Light blue top - 3.2% Sodium Citrate
Specimen: Citrated Whole Blood
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: One 2.7 mL Light blue top - 3.2% Sodium Citrate; One 1.8 mL Light blue top - 3.2% Sodium Citrate
Volume: Dependent on tube size (2.7 or 1.8 mL). Tube must be filled to indicator line
Minimum Volume: Dependent on tube size (2.7 or 1.8 mL). Tube must be filled to indicator line.
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: 2 hours
Reasons for Rejection: Clotted, incorrectly filled, transported via pneumatic tube unless approved, wrong tube type, specimen >2 hours old
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: 1 hours; Result viewable real time with TEG manager access
Significance: Used for interpretation in terms of hypo, normal or hypercoagulable state, degree of lysis and other measurements of coagulopathy
Special Instructions: Deliver to lab immediately, samples must be hand delivered, cannot be transported via pneumatic tube except from approved ORs. Indicate whether with or without heparinase. Indwelling lines should be flushed with saline only and 5 mL of blood should be discarded prior to collecting samples for coagulation studies.
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