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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Bicarbonate

Recent changes for Bicarbonate
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th August 2024
Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

Blood

Optional Specimen Type

Plasma

Preferred Container Type

SST

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Optional Container Type

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

SST

Bicarbonate

Alternative Names:HCO3
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:BIC
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:Retrospective testing within 12 hours
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult 18 yrs +):

22 —32 mmol/L

Source:

RCPA/AACB Harmonised Reference Intervals from 13/7/2015.

Age Related Reference Intervals:

< 1 week                  15-28 mmol/L

1 wk - < 2 yrs         16-29 mmol/L

2 yrs - < 10 yrs      17-30 mmol/L

10 yrs - < 18 yrs    20-32 mmol/L