Test Code CO2 CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Do not open tube.
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Methodology
Note: This test is normally performed as part of #BMP “Basic Metabolic Panel,” #CMP “Comprehensive Metabolic Panel,” or #LYT “Electrolyte Panel.”
Reference Values
20-31 mmol/L
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82374