Synonyms
CO2, HCO3, Bicarbonate
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB55
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Gold or red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable
CPT Codes
82374
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