Bicarbonate

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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