Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Build info

Synonyms

• CO2, TOTAL
• CARBON DIOXIDE
• LAB55

Short Name

CO2 TOTAL

Procedure Master Number

LAB55

Procedure ID

758

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere. Do not open tube.
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere. Do not open tube.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Photometric/Enzymatic

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82374

PDM

5300050

Results