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CARBON DIOXIDE
MessageKeep sample capped; do not leave uncapped
Test Code
CO2
CPT Codes
82374
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type.
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to several hours (defer stability questions to General Lab supervisory staff)
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
21 - 31 mEq/L
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023