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Bicarbonate

Test Code
HCO3


Alias/See Also
HCO3


CPT Codes
82803

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.0 ml of whole blood per draw. Minimum: 0.3 mL in a capillary tube or syringe.


Transport Container
Lithium heparin (green top), heparinized syringe or capillary tube


Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine one hour, stat 30 minutes.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m.  Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.