BLOOD GAS (GEMS)

Message
This sample must be collected at sent DIRECTLY (NOT via pneumatic tube) and IMMEDIATELY to the Blood Gas Laboratory located on the

5th floor Ruby Hospital.

For Fairmont, please deliver the specimen directly to the FMT Medical Center Laboratory.
 



Test Code
LAB1230928


Preferred Specimen
Arterial, Venous, Cord or Capillary


Instructions
This test is NOT available for outreach clients.
Must complete the required information to determine the type of blood gas you wish to perform by selecting the Specimen Source, as well as if the blood gas is Temperature Compensated.  If do not indicate if temperature compensated it will default to no for temperature compensated. 

 


Transport Temperature
On Ice


Methodology
GEM 5000 blood gas analyzer

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday, testing performed immediately on sample receipt.
 



Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Summersville Regional Medical Center




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.