Measures bicarbonate/CO2 level used for acid-base and electrolyte balance review.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Typical adult | about 22 - 29 |
| Low | acidosis context |
| High | alkalosis context |
Bicarbonate is interpreted with electrolytes, kidney function and clinical status.
Bicarbonate is a laboratory test. Helps assess the body acid-base state.
Your clinician can advise whether this test is appropriate for you. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only. For Surat bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Common guide | About 22 to 29 mmol/L | General CO2/bicarbonate guide; lab ranges vary. |
| Low bicarbonate | Below lab range | May suggest metabolic acidosis or breathing/kidney context. |
| High bicarbonate | Above lab range | May suggest metabolic alkalosis or chronic CO2 retention context. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Acid-base balance | Helps assess the body acid-base state. |
| Electrolyte panel | Often part of kidney/electrolyte testing. |
| Illness support | Used with vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney or breathing issues. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Weakness, confusion, breathing changes, vomiting, dehydration. |
| Risk context | Kidney disease, lung disease, diabetes complications, severe diarrhoea. |
| Follow-up users | People with abnormal sodium, potassium or kidney profile. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Sample handling | Bicarbonate can be sensitive to sample handling. |
| Interpretation | Read with electrolytes, kidney function and clinical status. |
The current Bicarbonate price in Surat is Rs. 545. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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