Basic Hepato Metabolic Panel

Test Code
METHEP


CPT Codes
80048 80076

Includes
Panel includes: Lytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, calcium, albumin, total protein, total & direct bilirubin,ALP, ALT, AST.


Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.4 ml of whole blood. Minimum: 0.7 mL


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) or for inpatients/MSTI/ED only lithium heparin (green or mint top)


Methodology
See individual analytes

Setup Schedule


Daily




Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Routine 3 hours, stat 30 minutes.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m.  Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.


Reference Range
Reference range based on a fasting specimen.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.