Test Code CRTTEG RapidTEG™ Assay, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 2 Blue Top (Na-citrate) tubes
Minimum Volume: Must be full
Collection Instructions: For samples drawn by venipunture discard the first 3ml of blood. For line draws flush line with 10ml of blood.
Reference Values
| Test | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| ACT | 86-118 Seconds |
| K-Time | 1-3 Minutes |
| Angle | 53-72 Degree |
| Max Amplitude | 52-71 mm |
| Est. % Lysis (EPL) | 0-8% |
| Lysis after 30 min (LY30) | 0-8% |
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Thromboelastograpy
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85347
85384
85390
85576