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Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Total, Plasma or Serum
Test Code317
CPT Codes
82374
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
<=3 years: 13-29 mEq/L
>=4 years: 21-32 mEq/L
Critical values (automatic call-back):
<11 mEq/L or >45 mEq/L
>=4 years: 21-32 mEq/L
Critical values (automatic call-back):
<11 mEq/L or >45 mEq/L
Performed By
CoxHealth