- Test Name
- Blood pCO2 Capillary
- Aliases
- CPCO2; CAP BG PCO2
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PCO2CP
- LOINC Test Code
- 2020-6
- Description and Primary Use
- To evaluate lung function, acid-base status and effectiveness of treatment.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 60 Minutes (STAT)
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Clotted samples.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1, and category 2, 3, and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 27-Aug-19