Use

Used to assess acid-base balance and electrolyte status. It is often ordered as part of routine chemistry panels (e.g., basic or comprehensive metabolic panels) to evaluate conditions such as kidney or lung disease, metabolic or respiratory acidosis/alkalosis, hypertension, adrenal disorders (e.g., Cushing’s, Addison’s disease), and other metabolic disturbances. The carbon dioxide level, primarily in the form of bicarbonate, reflects the body’s acid-base buffering capacity.

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