Thromboelastography-Citrate Kaolin Heparinase ()

Department: Coagulation
Test Synonym(s): LAB6610, Thromboelastography, TEG-Citr Kaol Hep, Thromboelastography-Citrate Kaolin with Heparin
Methodology: Thromboelastography
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: Used for interpretation in terms of hypo, normal or hypercoagulable state, degree of lysis and other measurements of coagulopathy

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