Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code
LAB15


Alias/See Also
BMP
Chem7
Chem 7


CPT Codes
80048

Includes
Na,K,CL,CO2,Glucose,Creatinine,CA,and BUN


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Instructions
Allow complete clot formation. Spin sample within 2 hours of collection


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours




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.