Carbon Dioxide

What this laboratory test evaluates

Carbon Dioxide Test
This test is crucial for diagnosing and treating various serious conditions that affect the body's acid-base balance.

What patients is this test right for?This test may be recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms or conditions that can alter the body's acid-base balance like those related to the respiratory system, kidney disease, and metabolic disturbances.

What type of sample is required for this test?1 full unopened spun gel barrier tube.
Proper collection of the specimen is crucial for accurate results.
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube.

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Carbon Dioxide Test – This test is crucial for diagnosing and treating various serious conditions that affect the body's acid-base balance.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Whole blood
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.