Actual bicarbonate

Actual bicarbonate refers to the true content of bicarbonate in human plasma (ie, a blood sample that is isolated from the air) without gas balance treatment. It is an indicator that reflects the metabolic factors of acid-base balance; actual bicarbonate and standard bicarbonate In contrast, it is affected by the body's metabolism and respiratory factors.

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