CO
2 content (also known as "Total CO
2") is a blood test that usually appears on a "Chem 19" or an electrolyte panel. The value measures the total dissolved Carbon dioxide (CO
2) in blood. It is determined by combining the bicarbonate (HCO3–) and the partial pressure of CO
2 multiplied by a factor which estimates the amount of pure CO
2 that is dissolved in its natural form (usually 0.03).[citation needed]
One given reference range is 24–32 mEq/L.[1]
References
- ↑ "Carbon Dioxide (CO
2 Content), Plasma". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-03-26.