Bicarbonate
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include the following:
- You drink liquids that are very acidic, such as orange juice or some types of carbonated beverages, shortly before having the test.
- The health professional leaves on the elastic band that stops blood flow for an extended amount of time before the blood sample is collected.
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: June 17, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
 | What Affects the Test |
| What To Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |