Catalog ID Teg Cardiac TEG Cardiac
CPOE Test Name
TEG Cardiac
Synonyms
TEG Global Hemostasis Cardiac
Specimen Type
Citrated Blood
Specimen Requirements
3.2% sodium citrate tubes (light blue), completely filled by vacuum
Storage and Transport
Hand deliver to Core Lab immediately following collection. Do not aggitate during transport.
Special Instructions
Always allow blue top/citrate tubes to fill completely. Invert gently 4 times to mix.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; insufficient quantity; improper tube; improper labeling
Reference Range
(CK) R-Clot Time: 4.6-9.1 MIN
(CK) K- Clot Kinetics: 0.8-2.1 MIN
(CK) Angle: 63-78 Degrees
(CK) MA- Clot Strength: 52-69 mm
(CRT) MA- Clot Strength: 52-70 mm
(CKH) R- Clot Time: 4.3-83 MIN
(CFF) MA- Clot Strength: 15-32 mm
(CFF) FLEV: 278-581 mg/dL
Turn Around Time
1 hour
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory. AD 3301 ext. 2120
Test Consists
(CK) R-Clot Time
(CK) K- Clot Kinetics
(CK) Angle
(CK) MA- Clot Strength
(CRT) MA- Clot Strength
(CKH) R- Clot Time
(CFF) MA- Clot Strength
(CFF) FLEV
CPT/HCPCS Code
85347 – 03666674
85384 – 03635536
85576 – 03635525