Test Overview
Test Methodology

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

Test Usage

Determination of lactic acid is aid in diagnosis of patients acid/base status, and aid in septic patient protocol

Reference Range *

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

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

Test Limitations

Specimens must be free of clots and fibrin strands

Test Details
Analytic Time

Continuous, 24 hours

Soft Order Code
ELACV
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