CO2
Abbreviation
CO2
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 2 weeks
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
22-29 mmol/L
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
PEP Carboxylase
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels-compensated respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis. Decreased levels-compensated respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis
Alternative Names
Carbon Dioxide
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum