Bicarbonate, Urine
Use
Measures bicarbonate levels in urine, useful for evaluating acid–base status and renal bicarbonate excretion. Enables diagnostic monitoring of metabolic conditions impacting bicarbonate handling.
Special Instructions
Must submit one specimen per order; specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders. Order sent to NMS Labs.
Limitations
Reporting limit determined each analysis; results may vary based on analytic sensitivity. This test was developed and validated by NMS Labs and is not cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 1964-6
- 1964-6
Result Turnaround Time
5-11 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Plastic preservative‑free urine container
Collection Instructions
Collect 1 mL from a random urine collection in a preservative free plastic urine container. Send refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |