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HelpTest Code HCOPS Bicarbonate, Plasma
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin plasma gel)
Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Gel tubes: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge.
2. Green top tubes: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis and treatment of acid-base imbalance in respiratory and metabolic systems using plasma specimens
Method Name
Enzymatic Photometric Assay
Reporting Name
Bicarbonate, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Li HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Li Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Males
1-2 years: 17-25 mmol/L
3 years: 18-26 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-27 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-28 mmol/L
8-17 years: 21-29 mmol/L
≥18 years: 22-29 mmol/L
Females
1-3 years: 18-25 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-26 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-27 mmol/L
8-9 years: 21-28 mmol/L
≥10 years: 22-29 mmol/L
Reference values have not been established for patients that are younger than 12 months of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82374
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HCOPS | Bicarbonate, P | 1963-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HCOPS | Bicarbonate, P | 1963-8 |