Clinical Chemistry

BICARBONATE (CO2)

Code CO2 Clinical Chemistry

Specimen requirements, transport, stability and collection directions for BICARBONATE (CO2) at LabX Diagnostic Systems, LLC. Log in for cash pricing.

πŸ§ͺ Preferred specimen1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube
🧫 TubeSST
πŸ“¦ Transport / shipping1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube Β· Room temperature
⏱ StabilityRoom temperature: 72 hours · Refrigerated: 72 hours · Frozen: 31 days
Collection directions: Alternative specimen: Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube. Minimum volume: 0.5 mL. Reject criteria: Anticoagulants other than heparin β€’ Red-top tube (no gel)
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