{"product_id":"bicarbonate-serum","title":"Bicarbonate, Serum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9300ea0e-32a5-4881-bead-36a6b83d1241-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9300ea0e-32a5-4881-bead-36a6b83d1241-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:9300ea0e-32a5-4881-bead-36a6b83d1241-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"72ca64e9-818c-4ebc-8557-b2801190d629\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"p5gkh7\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eBicarbonate, Serum Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eBicarbonate, Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures the level of bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) in the blood. Bicarbonate is an important electrolyte that helps maintain the body’s acid-base (pH) balance. This test is commonly used to evaluate metabolic and respiratory conditions, kidney function, and electrolyte balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1b6a44y\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eWhy is the Bicarbonate, Serum Test Done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ux30xf\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eAssess acid-base balance in the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c3pirf\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eDiagnose metabolic acidosis or alkalosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1stbt60\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eMonitor kidney and lung disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11gzdh1\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eEvaluate dehydration or electrolyte imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mqnbgw\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eMonitor treatment in critically ill patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1boam61\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eInvestigate symptoms such as confusion, weakness, vomiting, or breathing problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wi724z\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eSymptoms That May Require Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ez7yuo\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eShortness of breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12vyrqj\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eFatigue or weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ollc2\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eConfusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gtyh09\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"840\"\u003ePersistent vomiting or diarrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"130kxce\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eRapid breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1um94ov\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eMuscle twitching or cramps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"72eny9\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eTypical bicarbonate levels in adults are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ai25qi\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e22 – 29 mEq\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eReference ranges may vary slightly depending on the laboratory and testing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"186dek5\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eWhat Do Abnormal Results Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eLow Bicarbonate Levels\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eMay indicate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rtqyvr\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eMetabolic acidosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4sax80\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eKidney disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tmljlt\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eDiabetic ketoacidosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1az1z8a\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eSevere diarrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vi0l9t\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eLactic acidosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bdr6jk\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eShock or severe infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eHigh Bicarbonate Levels\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eMay indicate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10i76xf\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eMetabolic alkalosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m4q1ba\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eChronic lung disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jwcchs\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eExcessive vomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkl03\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fne2cm\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eUse of certain diuretics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8h3v4\" data-start=\"1444\" 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