The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK


Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content)
Order Code: UCO2
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or IPR Req
  Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen
Urine More information
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.
Minimum:
Random specimen must be collected under oil.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This test measures bicarbonate + dissolved CO2.
Methodology:
Enzymatic
CPT Code:
82374
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers

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Updated: 10/14/2004

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