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Bicarbonate ion concentration in mEq/L. The bicarbonate ion is the most important base in the body. The amount of HCO2- in the blood is expressed in mEq/L and is regulated by the kidneys. The kidneys regulate the [HCO2-] by increasing or decreasing the resorption of HCO2- in the renal tubule. The HCO2- is the metabolic component of the acid-base balance. The normal [HCO2-] is maintained between 22 - 26 mEq/L with a mean of 24 mEq/L
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