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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

TEG (POCT)

Synonyms

Thrombelastograph

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Remove at least 3ml blood to waste from a line prior to collection of the sample

Adult Specimen

1 mL fresh whole blood in a plain syringe, or 4 mL blood collected in a Citrate sample tube (light blue top)

Test Information

Department

POCT

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

30 minutes

Method

Haemoscope Thrombelastograph

Reference interval

R: 4-9 mins

K: 1 - 3 mins

Angle: 59-74 degrees

MA: 55-74 mm

Uncertainty of measurement

R ±0.6 @ 1.15 mins, ±0.88 @ 2.57 min; K ±0.04 @ 0.84 min, ±0.82 @ 1.28 mins; Angle ±3.22 @ 82.75 degrees, ±9.48 @ 71.6 degrees; MA ±4.60 @ 53.1 mm, ±6.42 @ 33.22 mm

Minimum Volume

1 mL