- HC3
Carbon Dioxide
Test Code
HC3
Specimen Name
Carbon Dioxide
CPT Codes
- 82374
Collect
SST-Serum Also acceptable Lithium-Heparin Plasma.
Stability
7 days refrigerated
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Performed
Daily
Components
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Additional Information
Draw SST, allow to clot completely, or draw Lithium-Heparin, then centrifuge. Separate plasma into specimen transport tube if no gel separator.
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