Laboratory Medicine Program

Bicarbonate, dialysate
(CO2, dialysate)

Clinical Decription:
Peritoneal dialysis is a therapeutic treatment used in clearing toxic substances from the patients who are in terminal renal failure. The chemistry analytes tested on dialysate fluid are used to monitor the renal function and clearance of the toxic substances.
<br/><em>Segen JC, The Dictionary of Modern Medicine New Jersey 1991:543</em>

Method: Automated method; Advia

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Dialysate fluid
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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