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Test Code FCO2 Bicarbonate, Fluid

Clinical Information

This test has been validated in liquid stool samples.

Synonym

  • FCO2

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Exposed to air
  • Unacceptable container type
  • Sample received past listed stability

Interpretation

Stool: The reference range has not been established for this fluid specimen. The fluid results should be compared with the concentration in serum/plasma or integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

 

PFUN: Measurement of secretin stimulated electrolytes and enzymes in pancreatic fluid may correlate with the degree of pancreas function. Peak bicarbonate values > 75 mmol/L for screening (time 15 minutes) and >80 mmol/L for confirmatory (time 60 minutes) tests suggest normal pancreas function.

Method Description

Photometric

Test Classification

This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Bicarbonate, Fluid

CPT Code Information

82374

LOINC Code Information

16459-0