Biochemistry
| Full details for "Bicarbonate (CO2)". | |
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Name |
Bicarbonate (CO2) |
Alternative name/Profile |
Arterial Blood Gas |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
The preferred specimen type is from venous blood collected anaerobically and performed on a Blood Gas analyser. For laboratory analysis send a Serum sample. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 working day |
Availability |
Daily, throughout 24 hours |
Notes |
Bicarbonate is now requestable as a stand-alone test and must be performed as soon as the sample is uncapped. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
22 - 29 mmol/L |
Last updated |
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:19:34 IST |