Test Overview
Test Methodology

GEM 5000 - ion selective electrode, amperometry electrode, electrical conductivity, and optical absorbance

Test Usage

Lactate is used to aid in the diagnosis or patients acid/base status and septic patient protocol.

Reference Range *

Reference range may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Specimen must be free of clots and fibrin strands

Test Details
Days Set Up
Continuous, 24 hours a day
Analytic Time

45 seconds

Soft Order Code
ELACA
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collected in heparinized syringe

    Normal Volume
    3 mL whole blood from syringe
    Minimum Volume
    150 uL whole blood from syringe
    Rejection Criteria
    Specimen older than 15 minutes, containing bubbles, having prolonged exposure to room air, and/or grossly hemolyzed
    Billing
    CPT Code
    83605
    LOINC
    Lactate (2518-9)
    NY State Approved
    No