Bicarbonate

🔍 Overview
The Bicarbonate test measures the level of bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) in the blood, which helps maintain the body’s acid–base (pH) balance. It is an important marker of metabolic function and respiratory status.

📋 Test Summary
This test helps to:

• Assess acid–base balance in the body

• Detect metabolic acidosis or alkalosis

• Evaluate kidney and lung function

• Monitor conditions like dehydration, kidney disease, and respiratory disorders

• Support diagnosis and monitoring of electrolyte imbalances

✔ Key component of electrolyte and metabolic panels
✔ Useful in emergency and routine evaluations

⏱ Reports Within: 8 Hrs
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required