Bicarbonate (Other)

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OBIC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0503

Laboratory Handling

Registration

URGENT. DO NOT OPEN. Inform Biochem.

Separating

Spin

Sample Stability

24 hours

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate
  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Additional Specimen Information

Urine samples not suitable.

Last updated: 08/06/2026