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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB55 CO2, Total
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 6 hours (If Unopened)
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day (If Unopened)
Refrigerate: 7 Days (If Unopened)
Frozen: 14 Days (If Unopened)
Note: CO2 will not be performed if tube has been previously opened. Notify Chemistry when add-on is ordered.
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CARBON DIOXIDE | 1962-0 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB55 CO2, total: 82374
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)