Bicarbonate Blood Test

Measures bicarbonate, an electrolyte involved in acid-base balance.

Measures

Bicarbonate, an electrolyte involved in acid-base balance.

Why it matters

Bicarbonate is part of the buffering system that keeps blood pH within a narrow range. The kidneys and lungs both regulate it.

It's usually measured as part of an electrolyte panel rather than alone, because acid-base status is described by the relationship between several values rather than any one.

Suits

People monitoring electrolytes with a practitioner.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell