EPOC

Message
For Tests performed on the EPOC POC analyzer


Test Code
EPOC


Alias/See Also
EALL2:   EPOC All tests Arterial
EALV2:  EPOC all tests Venous
ECAPI:  EPOC all tests Capillary
Test Select Options:
         pH, pCO2, pO2, pH (T), pCO2 (T), pO2 (T), cHCO3-, BE (b), sCO2,
         NA, K, CL, CAI,TCO2,  GLU, Crea, Bun, LAC
        HGB, HCT


CPT Codes
Various

Preferred Specimen
 The epoc System is designed for point-of-care blood analysis. Test specimens immediately after collecting the sample to obtain the most accurate patient results.
  • Always use a compliant medical syringe or an epoc® Care-Fill™ Capillary Tube (See Care-FillTM Capillary Tubes) for sample introduction into the test card.
  • The epoc System is intended to be used with fresh whole blood samples only. Do not use clotted samples. 


Other Acceptable Specimens
GRN Vacutainer  (for non-arterial testing)


Instructions


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range


 


Clinical Significance
refer to specific test/analyte section


Performing Laboratory
CRMC POC
CCMC POC



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.