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lt.bl.
Plasma
1.8 mL
1.8 mL
Gently invert several times to mix and prevent clotting
Hemolysis,
Over-filled or under-filled tubes,
Specimens drawn in tubes smaller than 1.8 mL
AMBIENT
TEG, HEPTEG, RAPTEG and HRTEG specimens cannot be used for any additional coagulation tests
All Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tubes must be filled to the proper level as indicated on vacutainer tube no matter what size tube you are using
Do not draw above a running heparin line. If a line has ever had heparin in it, it is not suitable for coagulation tests
CLSI guideline for centrifugation of platelet poor plasma is 1500 x g for 15 minutes. Centrifuges which have been validated to produce platelet poor plasma are also acceptable (at the validated speed and time)
Platelet poor plasma has a platelet count of less than 10,000 platelets per microliter
If testing will be performed at Primary Children’s, please notify the lab of the test order 90 minutes before drawing by calling (801) 662-2184
Sun-Sat
Same day
Clot Characterization
Core
IHC
Thromboelastograph
TEG
TEG with citrated kaolin
Only performed at Primary Children’s Hospital. https://www.testmenu.com/Intermountain/TestDirectory/SiteFile?filename=/uploadwizard/BlueFillGuide.pdf SPECIMEN COLLECTION: Primary Children’s: USE SITE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE, or call the lab for assistance before collecting
Specimen must be collected using a 21-gauge needle or larger
Draw 1 FULL Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tube or a syringe and discard or follow site-specific procedure for final disposition of specimen
Collect 1 Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tube filled to the proper level as indicated on the vacutainer tube
Mix by gentle inversion at least 8 times
Do not use Lavender (K2 EDTA) or any tube containing gel (any color) or clot activator – usually Red (Serum) – as a DISCARD
Any other test ordered must be drawn after the Light Blue (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tubes. SPECIMEN PREPARATION: Do not refrigerate, freeze or centrifuge
Deliver to lab immediately after draw
EXCEPTION: At Primary Children’s Hospital, specimens must be hand carried to the lab. Do not send through the pneumatic tube station.
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