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The normal range of serum total CO2 concentration ([TCO2]) in venous blood reported by the clinical laboratory of each of 64 institutions sampled and two large commercial laboratories is shown. The expected normal range of 23–30 mEq/L that is on the basis of carefully performed studies on the blood acid-base composition of healthy adults is shown for comparison.
