We didn’t invent the lab test,
We simply perfected it.
Back CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code: 107 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: CO2 (Bicarbonate) | Method: S |
| Collection Notes: Minimize exposure of sample to air. Store tightly sealed. | |
| Clinical Utility: Bicarbonate measurements are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with changes in acid-base balance. | |
| CPT Code: 82374 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (0.5 mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 60 Days Lithium heparin plasma (0.5 mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 60 Days | |