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Why do they check bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level?
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Acid-base handling: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is the one of the major buffers for acids consumed (diet) and produced by our body( metabolism). Checking bicarb level gives insight to acid-base handing by the body particularly kidney regulation.
Answered 2/26/2018
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