Single Lab Test

CO2 (1024)

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Boston Heart Diagnostics
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CPT Code
82374
Test Type

Serum Kit Based

Overview

Bicarbonate is an electrolyte used by the body to maintain acid/base balance. (pH). Measures the most prevalent form of total carbon dioxide in the blood which is bicarbonate.

  • Elevated levels of CO2 can indicate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or pneumonia, hypertension, metabolic alkalosis.
  • Low levels can indicate cirrhosis or liver failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic or respiratory acidosis, kidney disease, or aspirin overdose.

Methodology - Enzymatic using phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC)

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