Bicarbonate
Tests:Bicarbonate
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| Synonym(s) | Bicarb, HCO3, tco2, carbon dioxide |
| Specimen | All tubes must be capped, stable for 8hrs in Barricor, stable for 2hr in LiHep(DG) or SST. Once opened sample is stable for 30min. |
| Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics |
| Add-on conditions | 30 minutes @ 4°C |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
| Registration Code | HCO3 |
| Deletion Code | 4523 |
| Useful Information | Mark tube as urgent and write HCO3 on the lid |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Not available |