Comprehensive Metabolic Profile

Test Code
COMP


Alias/See Also
Comp, CMP


Includes
Glucose, BUN, Creatinine (with eGFR), sodium, potasssium, chloride, CO2, calcium, total protein, albumin, globulin, total bilirubin, AST, ALT, Alkaline phosphatase


Preferred Specimen
2 mls serum or plasma


Instructions
Fasting preferred


Transport Container
GoldSST, plain red top or green top (lithium heparin) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Slight hemolysis will cancel potassium


Reference Range
See report




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.