Laboratory :
Chemistry
Test ID/Workstation :
TCO2 MACH1
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL
Cause for Rejection:
Not delivered on ice, not delivered to lab immediately
Availability:
Daily,24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Enzymatic with phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and oxalate dehydrogenase
Special Instructions:
Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab immediately.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0 days through the 30th day: 17-27 mmol/L
31st day through the 365th day: 17-29 mmol/L
2nd year through the end of the 12th year: 20-29 mmol/L
13th year through the end of life: 22-29 mmol/L
Synonyms:
CO2; Total CO2; Bicarbonate
Test ID/Workstation :
TCO2 MACH1
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL
Cause for Rejection:
Not delivered on ice, not delivered to lab immediately
Availability:
Daily,24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Enzymatic with phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and oxalate dehydrogenase
Special Instructions:
Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab immediately.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0 days through the 30th day: 17-27 mmol/L
31st day through the 365th day: 17-29 mmol/L
2nd year through the end of the 12th year: 20-29 mmol/L
13th year through the end of life: 22-29 mmol/L
Synonyms:
CO2; Total CO2; Bicarbonate
