Bicarbonate
- Synonyms: CO2
- LIS Mnemonic: CO2
Collect
Light Green (PST - Lithium heparin)
Satellite locations must send Gold top tube
Volume Required
0.5 mL blood
Minimum Required
0.2 mL blood
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
24 hrs room temp, 3 days refrigerated
Processing
spin PST at 3400 RPMs for 10 minutes
Unacceptable conditions
collection tube exposed to air
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
Stat: 45 Min. Routine: 90 Min.
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82374
Methodology
Enzymatic Endpoint
Remarks
SST (serum)collection tube acceptable
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