Bicarbonate

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SBIC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0103

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

The tube must be filled with minimum air space above sample (at least 80% full).

Separating

Do not remove top or expose sample to air.

Sample Stability

4 hours at 15-25°C, 7 days at 4-8°C, 6months at -20°C

Synonyms

Serum Bicarbonate

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Heparin (Microtainer)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

4.5 mL PST Blood (Preferred)
Heparin 5 mL Heparin Blood
Plain 4 mL Plain Serum
SST 3.5 mL SST Blood
Micro-PST 1 mL Paediatric Micro-PST Blood

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Test Method

Principle: Colorimetric

Reagents: Roche Bicarbonate (CO2-L) kit

Analyser: Cobas c502

Uncertainty of Measurement

Uncertainty of Measurement : 10%

Non-Funded Test Cost

$12.89 (Exclusive of GST)

Additional Costing Information

Please be aware that prices may change. If required, confirmation of the current price can be obtained from Elaine McGrath .

Laboratory Notes
Do not remove top or expose sample to air. Place sample on Modular rack

Labplus Fee Code: Alpha Code:BS1

Contact Information