Test Code CO2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
EnzymaticSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
22-31 mmol/LCritical values (automatic call-back): <15.1 mmol/L or >40 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours