Kaolin R Value

General Information

Lab Name

Kaolin R Value

Lab Code

CKR

Description

The TEG 6S instrument assesses blood viscoelastic properties using resonance technology, exposing the blood to a fixed vibration frequency range upon adding calcium and exposure to kaolin. The CKR describes the clotting time of the sample.

Synonyms

R, R value, “r” value

Interpretation

Method

TEG6S

Reference Range

Units: min

Female Male
AgeRangeAgeRange
0-4.6-9.1 0-4.6-9.1

Effective date: 06/01/2024

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Whole Blood from Blue top tube

Collection

3 mL Blue (Citrate) Tube. Send separate tube for this test done on whole blood.

Forms & Requisitions

See forms for GTEG6S and LTEG6S

Handling Instructions

The lab must receive this sample within 3 hours of collection. Samples can go to the OR (Satellite) lab when that is open and to the main lab when the OR (Satellite) lab is closed.

Processing

Send samples to OR (Satellite) lab when open and main lab when OR (Satellite) lab is closed.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Coagulation (COAG)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT Coagulation
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

LOINC

99761-9