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HelpTest Code LAB10092 Carbon Dioxide (CO2)/Bicarbonate - Premature
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Deliver to chemistry ASAP.
Stability
24 hours capped; 4 hours uncappedMinimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
16 – 24 mmol/L
Methodology
Enzymatic procedures using phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC) have been described
CPT Codes
82374
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
Collection Requirements
ONLY FOR NICU BABIES
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.