Kaolin Maximum Amplitude (MA)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Kaolin Maximum Amplitude (MA)
- Lab Code
- CK6MA
- Description
The TEG 6S instrument assesses blood viscoelastic properties using resonance technology, exposing the blood to a fixed vibration frequency range upon adding calcium and exposure to kaolin. The CK6MA describes the maximum clot strength of the sample.
- Forms & Requisitions
See forms for GTEG6S and LTEG6S
- Synonyms
- TEG 6S MA, Tgraph MA
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
TEG6S
- Reference Range
-
Units: mm
Female Male Age Range Age Range 0- 52.0-69.0 0- 52.0-69.0 Effective date: 06/01/2024
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Whole blood from blue top tube
- Collection
-
3 mL Blue (Citrate) Tube. Send separate tube for this test done on whole blood.
- Forms & Requisitions
See forms for GTEG6S and LTEG6S
- Handling Instructions
The lab must receive this sample within 3 hours of collection. Samples can go to the OR (Satellite) lab when that is open and to the main lab when the OR (Satellite) lab is closed.
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Send samples to OR (Satellite) lab when open and main lab when OR (Satellite) lab is closed.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Coagulation(COAG)
- Frequency
- Daily
- Available STAT?
- YES
- Performing Location(s)
-
UW-MT Coagulation
206-520-4600Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Billing & Coding
- LOINC
- 52778-8