1. Bicarbonate
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Daily
Code
B162
Category
NA
Stability Room
8 hrs
Stability Refrigerator
72 hrs
Stability Frozen
4 weeks
Method
Enzymatic endpoint
Specimen
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage
Bicarbonate is the largest fraction contributing to the Total carbon dioxide. It is increased in cases of Compensated respiratory acidosis and Metabolic alkalosis. The levels are lowered in cases of Compensated respiratory alkalosis and Metabolis acidosis.
Test Name
Price
BICARBONATE, SERUM
₹350
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹400