Total carbon dioxide

Total carbon dioxide refers to the total content of all carbon dioxide (CO2) in the plasma in various forms, most of which (95%) are combined. TCO2 measurement can be obtained indirectly on the blood gas acid-base analyzer, which is simple and reliable. In the past, the traditional method was based on the volume and pressure method designed by Vansiyke, which can also be used when necessary, and the analysis results are reliable. There are also photometric, Conway micro-diffusion and enzymatic methods.