Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
15 minutes
Soft Order Code
CLGLV
Test Updated:
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Gem 3500 blood gas analyzers
Ph : Ion selective electrodes, potentiometric
pCO2 : Potentiometric gas permeable membrane
Lactate : Amperometric electrode
Test Usage
Reference Range
Venous Lactate 0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L
Venous PH 7.32 - 7.42
Venous CO2 41 - 51 mmHg
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Billing Information
CPT Code
82803, 83605
Pro Fee Code
LOINC
pH PHVCL 2746-6 , pCO2 PCOCL 2021-4 , Lactate LACCL 2519-7