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
AgeRange AgeRange
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
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

LOINC
52778-8