CO2 (Bicarbonate)
CO2 (Bicarbonate) is a clinical biomarker on the Gastrointestinal panel, reported in mEq/L. Standard reference range: 20–32 mEq/L. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 25–28 mEq/L.
What is CO2 (Bicarbonate)?
Serum CO2 (total carbon dioxide) is mostly bicarbonate (HCO3⁻) and reflects the body's acid-base buffering capacity. It is a functional proxy for how well the lungs, kidneys, and mitochondria are coordinating oxygen delivery and metabolic waste handling.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (mEq/L) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 20–32 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 25–28 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets CO2 (Bicarbonate)
SomaVue maps every result for CO2 (Bicarbonate) against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
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Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.