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Test Code TEG - UVM code THROMBOELASTOGRAPH

Important Note

Not available for collection at remote sites or at NMC due to short specimen stability time.

Method

Thromboelastograph

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Activated Coagulation time 85347
Fibrinogen Activity 85384 × 2
Fibrinolysis or Coagulopathy Screen 85390
Platelet Aggregation 85576
Interpretation 85390.26 or 85396

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Blue Top Tube Whole Blood Ambient 3.5 mL To fill line 3.5 mL 3.5 mL 2 hours

The sample must be collected at the Main Campus. This test requires a separate blue top collected just for this test. Testing must begin within 2-hours. Samples are drawn through a 19-21 gauge butterfly needle. Collect a discard tube of 3 mL of blood prior to collection of the blue top tube. Keep Blue Top tube capped and at ambient temperature, do not spin. Collection time must be documented on the tube.

Reference Range

See report

Instrumentation

Thromboelastograph

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Not available STAT

Section

Coagulation

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes