Bicarbonates
Synonyms
Bicarbonate Ion
Bicarbonate Ions
Carbonate, Hydrogen
Carbonates, Hydrogen
Carbonic Acid Ions
Hydrogen Carbonate
Hydrogen Carbonates
Ions, Bicarbonate
Ions, Carbonic Acid
Inorganic salts that contain the -HCO3 radical. They are an important factor in determining the pH of the blood and the concentration of bicarbonate ions is regulated by the kidney. Levels in the blood are an index of the alkali reserve or buffering capacity.