GEM point of care testing

Message
This test panel is for the point of care GEM analyzers in the WX Operating room. The testing is not active yet.


Test Code
POC-GEM OR


Includes
Glucose, Sodium, Potassium, Ionized calcium, Bicarbonate, Blood Gases, Hematocrit


Preferred Specimen
whole blood heparinized


Reference Range
Test Value
Glucose 65-100 mg/dL
Sodium 135-145 mmol/L
Potassium 3.5-5.0 mmol/L
Ionized Calcium 4.5-5.3 mg/dL
Bicarbonate 21-29 mmol/L
Hematocrit Male: 40-51% Female: 33-46%
pH 7.38-7.46
PO2 74-108 mmHg
PCO2 30-46 mmHg
Base Excess -2.0-3.0 mmol/L


Performing Laboratory
This test is not performed in the Laboratory.
Point of Care testing falls under the management of Joan Conti 857-203-6114


Last Updated: June 6, 2016


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.