Thromboelastograph, Rapid
General Information
Lab Name
Thromboelastograph, Rapid
Lab Code
TGRPHR
Epic Name
Thromboelastograph, Rapid
Description
Orderable at HMC only. For use in trauma setting. Heparin in the specimen can have adverse effects on the results of the Thromboelastograph.
Synonyms
rapid TEG, rTEG, r-TEG
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| TEGRR | R, Rapid |
| TEGKR | K, Rapid |
| TEGAGR | Angle, Rapid |
| TEGMAR | Maximum Amplitude, Rapid |
| LY30R | % Lysis 30 min. after MA, Rapid |
Interpretation
Method
TEG 5000
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 or 5 mL Blue (Citrate) tube. Send separate tube for this test.
Handling Instructions
The lab MUST receive sample within 3 hours of collection.
Quantity
requested: Entire Sample
Processing
**Orderable for HMC inpatients, Emergency department and OR locations only.** Take Specimen IMMEDIATELY to HMC Coagulation Lab. Notify Rapid TEG specimen arrival by overhead page. Login after delivery to Coagulation. Take the Labels to Coagulation for specimens.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Coagulation (COAG)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Coagulation
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes