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Bicarbonate (HCO3), Urine-994

Test info

Test name:

Bicarbonate (HCO3), Urine

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Urine bicarbonate
Bicarbonate urine
HCO3 urine

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.3 mL (This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 30 days

Ambient - 2 days

Frozen - 30 days

Reason for rejection:

Specimens received at room temp.

Performance

Performing lab:

National Medical Services (0645U) via LabCorp (834636): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

5 - 9 days

Method:

Enzymatic Assay

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

0.050 molar

Billing

CPT codes:

82374

Tracking

Date created:

02/14/2023

Revised date:

08/20/2025

Review date:

08/20/2025