Global Hemostasis Thromboelastograph with Lysis
General Information
Lab Name
Global Hemostasis Thromboelastograph with Lysis
Lab Code
LTEG6S
Epic Name
Global Hemostasis Thromboelastograph with Lysis
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, kaolin with tissue factor, kaolin and tissue factor with a platelet inhibitor.
Provider with access can view results in TEG MANAGER
Synonyms
Lysis Tgraph TEG6S with Lysis, Tgraph
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CKR | Kaolin R Value |
| CKLY30 | Kaolin Lysis (LY30) |
| CRTMA | Rapid Maximum Amplitude (MA) |
| FFMA | Functional Fibrinogen Maximum Amplitude (MA) |
Interpretation
Method
TEG6S
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL Blue (Citrate) Tube. Send separate tube for this test done on whole blood.
Handling Instructions
The lab must receive this sample within 2 hours of collection. Samples can go to the OR (Satellite) lab when that is open or to the main lab.
Processing
Samples received in the OR(Satellite) lab will be performed there when that lab is open. Samples received in the Main lab will remain in and be tested in the Main lab.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Coagulation (COAG)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Coagulation
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes