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Bicarbonate

Message


Mayo Medical Laboratory
Needs approval if ordered by outside physician.




Test Code
HCO3


CPT Codes
82374

Preferred Specimen
Serum
SST or Plain red top


Minimum Volume
0.25mL


Instructions
Patient's age and sex are required.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
hemolysis


Methodology

Photometric, Enzymatic



Setup Schedule
Same day




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.