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HelpTest Code 4011086 CO2
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Unopened separated samples are stable 8 hours at room
temperature, 2 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
82374
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample