Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Bicarbonate (HCO3, CO2)
Alias or Abbreviation:TCO2
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:TPN/RUP
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults:1 mL
Infants: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs
Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:BIC
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:Same day add on
Complex Reference Range:Adults: 22 – 29 mmol/L
Paediatric range 0 – 16 years: 19 - 28 mmol/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
