thromboelastogram TEG
- related: Hematology
- tags: #permanent
TEG has three parts, acronym FFP
- F: factor: increased R time, give FFP
- F: fibrin: give fibrinogen
- P: platelet
The angle of deflection in the initial clot firmness curve reflects the slope in the clotting curve and is an indicator of the velocity of initial clot amplification. The maximal amplitude of clot firmness indicates the overall clot strength. Abbreviations: R, reaction time; ACT, activated clotting time; K, coagulation time; LY, clot lysis.1