Corporate Health & Wellness Specialist – PrognoHealth
The Bicarbonate test is used to measure the level of bicarbonate in the blood, which is a buffer that helps maintain the body’s acid-base balance. The test is also called total CO2 test or HCO3 test.
Pre-test preparation: No special preparation is usually required for a bicarbonate test.
Testing method: A blood sample is taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Common symptoms that may prompt a healthcare provider to prescribe a bicarbonate test include:
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Fatigue
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Coma
Diagnosis:
Low levels of bicarbonate in the blood can be a sign of metabolic acidosis, which is a condition in which the body produces too much acid or does not get rid of enough acid.
High levels of bicarbonate in the blood can be a sign of metabolic alkalosis, which is a condition in which the body produces too little acid or gets rid of too much acid.
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