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HelpOrder Code LAB23 Bicarbonate (CO2), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
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Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
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RV CARBON DIOXIDE |
LAB23 |
CO2 |
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of acid-base imbalance in respiratory ansd metabolic systems
Specimen Requirements
Special Note: Bicarbonate decreases approximately 4 mmol/L in uncapped tubes after 1 hour
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
22 - 30 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Enzymatic Endpoint
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82374