Pitfall in interpretation of TEG results.

EDITOR: Thromboelastograph (TEG) displays the viscokinetic properties [1] of the clot formed, which in turn reflects the functions of different factors involved in the coagulation process [2] and also the interaction between these factors. TEG is considered to be better than the conventional coagulation tests [3] and is becoming more popular among perioperative clinicians in managing coagulopathies. TEG machines are often located away from the theatre where surgery takes place (often placed near cardiac/vascular theatre or cardiac ICU). When TEG is performed away from where patients are treated, results are often conveyed to treating clinicians by