Test Code TCO2V Carbon Dioxide, Total (CO2), Venous, Blood
Methodology
Dry Chemistry, Optical TechnologyPerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalSpecimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s) - Other anticoagulants, plasma gel tube, or specimen containing clot is not acceptable.Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.09 mL) of sodium heparin whole blood
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Invert 8 times to mix blood.