CO2, Total, Serum/Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | CO2 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB55 | Order Name: | CO2 Total |
| Order Instructions: | Order CO2W for whole blood specimens. | ||
| Synonyms: | Carbon Dioxide; Bicarbonate; Electrolytes | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: Enzymatic
Vista: Bichromatic rate Woodwinds: Enzymatic |
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| CPT Codes: | 82374 x1, 82374 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection (4 hours for Home Health specimens). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Process within 2 hours (4 hours for Home Health specimens). Preferably, retain in primary container; do not remove stopper. Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 7 days refrigerated. Separate from erythrocytes and store tightly stoppered. Analyze as soon as possible after collection.
Vista: 7 days refrigerated. Separate from erythrocytes and store tightly stoppered. Analyze as soon as possible after collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, Roche-UMMC West, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Use: | Monitor and treat acid/base imbalances. |
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