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Overview & Description. This test is used to determine the amount of bicarbonate, called HCO3, in the blood. The test actually measures the blood level of carbon dioxide, called CO2. During laboratory testing, HCO3 is converted to CO2. HCO3 is important in neutralizing acids.he normal value for CO2 in the blood is 23 to 29 mEq/L. Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood is in the form of bicarbonate. Either term can be used.
pO2. This is effectively the oxygen concentration, although the correct terminology is the partial pressure, which reflects the contribution of oxygen to overall gas pressure. The normal range is 10.0 - 13.0 kilopascals (kPa).pCO2. The partial pressure of CO 2. Normal range 4.5 - 6.0 kPa.ormal range 21 - 26 mmol. standard bicarbonate. The calculated concentration of HCO 3 - if the sample it were at 'standard conditions', that is at a temperature of 37Â°C and a pCO 2 of 5.3 kPa (40mmHg; the middle of the pCO 2 reference range).