Bicarbonate

Part of extended U&E

Tube

01 (SE) – Serum Gel

ID

Tests&Tubes0015

Additional information

Please note: this test should not be added on to any specimen (decapped samples may lose up to 6 mmol/L in 1 hour)

Turn around

A&E: N/A
Day Case: 4 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: N/A
GP: N/A

Send to

Blood Sciences Cross Site

Contact

For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].

Collection Con

Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements

Sample REQ

Blood

Ref. Range Notes

Blood Sciences

Units

mmol/L