Carbon Dioxide
Test Code
CO2
Description
Carbon dioxide easurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous, potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance.
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.15 mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Exposure to air
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
24 hours at RT (15-25°C)
Notes
Protect from exposure to air
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
CO2X;C02
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
|
Carbon Dioxide, Serum |
Human |
|
|
Male |
Female |
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|
mmol/L |
||
|
Newborn - 29 days |
16-28 |
16-28 |
|
1 Month - 11 months |
15-28 |
15-28 |
|
1 year - 4 years |
13-29 |
13-29 |
|
5 years - 9 years |
18-29 |
18-29 |
|
10 years - 15+ years |
17-30 |
17-30 |
| 16+ years | 17-30 | 17-30 |
CPT Code
82374
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared