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KK Women's and Children's Hospital Our Specialties Elab Book Bicarbonate (HCO3)

Bicarbonate (HCO3)

BC0042

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (mmol/L)

Female

Male

0 - <1 year

14 - 22

1 year - <6 years

14 - 22

6 years - <11 years

14 - 23

11 years - <15 years

15 - 25

15 years - <21 years

16 - 25

≥21 years

22 - 29
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s)

  • 23 May 2024 03:00 PM

    ​Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 01:40 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025

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