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HelpTest Code LAB1754 Rotem Thromboelastometry Panel
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Thromboelastometry
Methodology Literature References: Package insert: ROTEM Manual. TEM Innovations Gmbh, Munich Germany.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Light blue top Citrate
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Clotted or insufficiently filled specimen is not acceptable
Test is performed only on BJH patient samples.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily 24/7
Turnaround Time: 1 hour run time. All tests are run STAT.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85396
Reference Values
InTEM:
CT (139-205 seconds)
A5 (36-54 mm)
A10 (46-63 mm)
A20 (53-68 mm)
MCF (55-70 mm)
Li60 (93-100%)
ML (0-7%)
HepTEM:
CT (141-215 seconds)
A5 (33-51 mm)
A10 (44-61 mm)
A20 (52-67 mm)
MCF (54-69 mm)
ExTEM:
CT (51-73 seconds)
A5 (33-52 mm)
A10 (45-62 mm)
A20 (54-69 mm)
MCF (57-72 mm)
Li60 (94-100%)
ML (0-6%)
FibTEM:
A5 (5-16 mm)
A10 (6-17 mm)
A20 (6-18 mm)
MCF (9-19 mm)
Sample Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature. Do not spin.
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Do not spin down. Deliver immediately to ABG workstation.
Minimum Volume:
Full light blue citrate tube.
Analyte Stability: 4 hour
Test is performed only on BJH patient samples.