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HelpTest Code LAB55 Carbon Dioxide
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of Carbon Dioxide level in the blood.
Included in BMP, CMP & Renal Panel.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
1 day in unopened tube |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
| Frozen | Undetermined |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
pH Rate Change Ion Selective Electrode
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
7/14/25 AP