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Test Code TEGK Thrombelastograph

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: TEG with Kaolin
Sunquest Order Code: TEGK
Epic Px Code: LAB9557

Specimen Collection Type

Blue

Minimum Collection Volume

Full blue top specimen (filled to line on tube)

Reference Range

R Kaolin: ≤9.0 min
K Kaolin: ≤3.0 min
RK Kaolin: ≤12.0 min
Angle Kaolin: ≥55.0 deg
MA Kaolin: ≥50.0 mm
Lysis 30: ≤8.0 percent

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

R-Time (min): >9.0 FFP indicated
K-Time (min): >3.0 Cryoprecipitate Indicated
Angle (degree): <55.0 Cryoprecipitate Indicated
MA (mm): <50.0 Platelets indicated

Rejection Criteria

Improperly filled specimen
Anticoagulant / IV contaminated specimen
Clotted Specimen

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Standard coagulation testing (INR, PTT, Fibrinogen, etc)

Specimen Stability

2 Hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service

CPT Code

85347, 85384, 85576, 85390

LOINC Code

48054-1

Test Alias

TEG with Kaolin

Additional Information / Notes

TEGK is a whole blood assay for assessment of coagulation in bleeding patients.

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Transfusion Service