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HelpTest Code CO2 CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2); (Biocarbonate CO2)
Aliasis
Bicarb Level
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Adults: 20.0 – 31.0 mmol/L
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Serum or Plasma values < 10 mmol/L or > 40 mmol/L
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
600 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
750 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
3 Days |
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Frozen |
60 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82374