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CO2 Content - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic CO2
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling
Additional Information
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) Bicarbonate, Carbon Dioxide, Bicarbonate Content
Reference Interval

0-5 years

18-27 mmol/L

6-150 years

21-31 mmol/L


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