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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.
The normal range for HGB is 12 to 17.4 g/dL. Patient Education 2 Understanding your complete blood count ï· Hematocrit (HCT) value The hematocrit value measures how much of your total blood count is made up of red blood cells.The normal range for HCT is 36 to 52%.he normal range for WBC is 5 to 10 K/uL. Your CBC will also measure whatâs called the ANC (absolute neutrophil count) Thatâs the specific number of white blood cells in your blood that fight infection. ï· Red blood cell (RBC) count Red blood cells carry oxygen and remove waste from your body.