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HelpTest ID BLOD0554 CO2
AKA
Carbon Dioxide, Total, HCO3, Carbon Dioxide, Bicarbonate
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase (PEP Carboxylase)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
82374