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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