Bicarbonate

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

BIC

Referral code

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Test information

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Same day sample required.

Reference range

0 – 16Y: 19 – 28 mmol/L
>16Y: 22 – 29 mmol/L

Source: Pathology Harmony Ranges

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Paediatrics: 0.5ml lithium/heparin (orange top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 1 ml

Paediatrics: 0.1 ml

Assay frequency

Assay run daily at local laboratory.

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1.5 hrs

TAT Inpatient

4 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 h

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry