Thromboelastography (POCT)

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Point of Care

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

POCX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

4 hours

Synonyms

TEG6s

Turnaround Time

45 minutes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Blue Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Blue Cap)

Resources

• Measurement of Uncertainty
• Haemonetics TEG6s Deficiency Assessment Guide
• TEG6s Competency Assessment

Contact Information