Bicarbonate

Synonym(s)	Bicarb, HCO3
Specimen	4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top)
Paediatric Specimen	0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
Add-on conditions	4 hours@ 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 Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Not available