A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Carbon Dioxide
Test Code310
CPT Codes
82374
Preferred Specimen
1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Do not open tube
Transport Container
1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 31 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 31 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Anticoagulants other than heparin • Red-top tube (no gel)
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Daily
Limitations
Proper specimen collection and processing are critical for reliable testing.
Clinical Significance
Measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024