Bicarbonate plays a crucial role in maintaining the acid-base balance in the body. It acts as a primary buffer, helping to neutralize excess acid or base and maintain the pH within the normal range. The Bicarbonate test is used to assess the body's ability to regulate and maintain proper acid-base balance.
The Bicarbonate test may be required in the following conditions:
The Bicarbonate Test is a simple blood test that can be performed in a laboratory. Before the test, the patient may be asked to avoid certain medications that may affect the results. During the test, our healthcare professional will use a needle to draw blood from a vein in the patient's arm. The blood sample will then be sent to our laboratory for analysis.
The normal range for bicarbonate levels in the blood is typically between 22 and 28 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Values within this range are considered normal and indicate a balanced acid-base status.
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