CO2
Carbon Dioxide, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2074
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
If the specimen is tightly capped:
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
CPT Codes:
82374 - Carbon Dioxide (EAP 30011020)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Enzymatic
Reference Ranges:
20 - 31
mEq/L
Critical values:
< 10 or > 45
mEq/L