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End Tidal Co2 Asthma Values
Bicarbonate test; HCO3-; Carbon dioxide test; TCO2; Total CO2; CO2 test - serum
Normal Values
The normal range is 23-29 mEq/L (milliequivalent per liter).
Normal values can vary from lab to lab. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Lower-than-normal levels may be due to:
Addison disease Diarrhea - Ethylene glycol poisoning
Ketoacidosis Kidney disease - Lactic
acidosis Metabolic acidosis - Methanol poisoning
- Salicylate toxicity (such as aspirin overdose)
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