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Low Bicarbonate (HCO \ensuremath {_3^-})

Low HCO \ensuremath {_3^-} is due to either metabolic acidosis or respiratory alkalosis. The pH is low in simple acidosis in increased in respiratory alkalosis (without compensation).



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