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Test Code CO2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Enzymatic Rate

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).

Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ).

 

Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient OK

Reference Values

22-32 mmol/L . Critical values (automatic call-back): 17.0 mmol/L or 40.0 mmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82374

Test Order Code

LAB55