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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTAcceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, improper labeling
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate specimen.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB55
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
CO2; Total CO2; Carbon Dioxide, Total;