Bicarbonate, Serum Test and Its Price in India

What is a Bicarbonate blood test?

Bicarbonate is a basic substance, that the body requires to maintain a normal acid-base (pH) balance. This balance keeps your body from becoming too acidic, which can lead to a variety of health issues. The lungs and kidneys keep blood pH normal by removing excess acid.

Why Bicarbonate blood test done?

Your doctor may order a bicarbonate blood test for the following reasons:

• Bicarbonate blood test is done as a part of routine health checkup
• To diagnose kidney disease and other health illnesses
• To monitor the electrolyte imbalance
• To monitor the treatment's effectiveness and to determine whether there is a need to modify the treatment.

Symptoms that may call for a Bicarbonate blood test?

Symptoms that may call for a bicarbonate blood test are listed below:

• Deep and long breaths
• Rapid heartbeat
• Confusion and/or headache
• Weakness
• A strong sense of exhaustion
• Feeling sick to your stomach and/or vomiting (nausea)
• Appetite loss

How does one prepare for the Bicarbonate blood test? 

• Fasting is not required for this test
• Inform your doctor about your medications and your current medical condition
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol and smoke
• Take adequate rest before the test. 

What is the procedure for a Bicarbonate blood test?

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
• After this, a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little sting when the needle is inserted into a vein
• After collecting the sample the needle is removed, and the sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis

Aftercare 

Leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 minutes.

The cost of Bicarbonate, Serum test in Delhi: 

The Bicarbonate Serum Test costs may vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic center. The average bicarbonate blood test cost in Delhi is around INR 350 TO INR 1000. You can book your bicarbonate blood test at home in Delhi with Ganesh Diagnostic Center and get a discount of up to 50% off.

Required documents

• A doctor's prescription.
• A valid government ID.

Choose the best pathology lab in Delhi for your Bicarbonate blood test.

• Ganesh Diagnostic Center is considered the best diagnostic lab for tests in Delhi. 
• We provide high-standard quality services to our patients. 
• Free home sample collection services are available.
• 100% accurate test reports guaranteed.
• We also offer facilities for online reporting.
• Our labs are NABL-certified. 
• Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. 
• We are open 24X7 and 365 days.