B0046
Bicarbonate
Test Details: This test is used for the diagnosis and treatment of acid-base imbalance in disorders of respiratory and metabolic systems. Together with pH determination, bicarbonate measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as diarrhoea, renal tubular acidosis, hyperkalemic acidosis, renal failure and ketoacidosis.
Category
Basic Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
Clinical details & history is mandatory. Collect serum (in Vacutainer) or plasma sample & complete clot formation should take place before centrifugation. Centrifuge the blood in an unopened tube and send to department
Report Delivery
Same day
Gender
All
Organ
Multi-Organ
Bicarbonate
600
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