83224:BICARBONATE (HCO3), URINE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
Bicarb |
Methodology: |
Enzymatic |
Edit Date: |
10/13/2009 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab |
CPT Code: |
82374-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Random urine. |
Handling: |
Mix well and immediately aliquot into a leak-proof plastic container. Do not expose to air. Freeze. CRITICAL FROZEN. Submit a separate specimen if additional tests are ordered. |
Stability: |
Frozen 1 month. Unstable ambient or refrigerated (unstable if thawed and refrozen). |
Standard Volume: |
5 mL urine |
Transport: |
Frozen, on dry ice. |
Reference Interval has not been defined for Bicarbonate, Urine. |
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