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CARBON DIOXIDE

Test Code
LAB55


Alias/See Also
CO2 BICARBONATE


CPT Codes
82374

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Container
 Li Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:STAT: 1HR, ROUTINE: 4 HRS


Reference Range
TEST METHOD REF RANGE  CRITICAL  Male/Female
CARBON DIOXIDE Kinetic 22-29 mEq/L <15 or  >40 mEg/L


Clinical Significance
For the quantitative determination of bicarbonate in serum and plasma. The bicarbonate content of serum or plasma is a significant indicator of electrolyte dispersion and anion deficit. Together with pH determination, bicarbonate measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with acid-base imbalance in the respiratory and metabolic systems.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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