Bicarbonate (CO2)

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	T530
Test Name, Short:	CO2 , carbon dioxide
Matrix:	Serum
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Roche enzymatic
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Quantitative
Units - Conventional:	mEq/L

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	0.3 mL
Preferred Volume:	0.5 mL
Rejection Criteria:	Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens.
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Collection Patient Prep:	Fasting blood sample recommended
Container:	SST - Collection tube preferred
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient