BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP)
Test Code: LAB15
CPT Code: 80048
Interface Code
BMPN
Synonym
BMP, CHEMISTRY, CHEM7, BMET, CHEM 7, BUN, BUN:creatinine ratio, calcium, carbon dioxide, total, chloride, creatinine, eGFR calculation, glucose, potassium, sodium
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Gold Top, Red Top, Tiger Top
Specimen Handling
Allow specimen to clot for at least 30 minutes before centrifugation. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. If a red top tube is used: Centrifuge and transfer serum using a disposable pipette into a transport tube, cap and label.
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Temperature
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolyzed specimens.
Methodology
See indvidual tests
Additional Information
PANEL INCLUDES: BUN, BUN:creatinine ratio, calcium, carbon dioxide, total, chloride, creatinine, eGFR calculation, glucose, potassium, sodium
Stability
Serum:
Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated Temperature: 3 days
Frozen (-20°C): ok
Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated Temperature: 3 days
Frozen (-20°C): ok
Reference Range Information
Reference values are dependent upon methodology/instrumentation, check final report for current reference values
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Performing Site
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories
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