Bicarbonate (HCO3), Urine
0020245
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
BICARB
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Random urine in sealed container.
- Specimen Preparation
- Immediately upon collection, mix and transfer 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL) Do not expose to air.
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Room temperature or refrigerated specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month (unstable if thawed and refrozen)
Reference Interval
Not defined.
Interpretive Data
Reference Interval has not been defined for Bicarbonate, Urine.
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020245 | Urine Bicarbonate (HCO3) | 1964-6 |
Aliases
- bicarbonate urine
- HC03 urine