Bicarbonate, Plasma

Diagnostic Use

Bicarbonate is an anion that has an important role in acid-base balance.

Plasma bicarbonate may be requested to give an approximate indication of acid-base status however a venous/arterial blood gas should be taken to fully evaluate the acid-base profile.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

HCO3

Synonyms

Carbon dioxide
HCO3
TCO2

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Test Code

4253