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Total CO2, Blood

Test Code
TCO2


CPT Codes
82803

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.2 mL of whole blood. Minimum: 0.6 mL.


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) or for Inpatients/MSTI/ED only lithium heparin (green or mint top)


Methodology
Enzymatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine 3 hours.  Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.