Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Test Code
38446


CPT Codes
80053<br>Limited Access Code

Includes
Bilirubin, Total
Carbon Dioxide
Chloride
Glucose
Alkaline Phosphatase
Potassium
Protein, Total
Globulin
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
Albumin
Sodium
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Calcium, Total


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


Patient Preparation
See individual tests

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma spun collected in a plasma separator tube (PST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unspun serum or plasma separator tube (SST® or PST) • Red-top or green-top tube (serum or heparinized plasma not separated from cells) • Anticoagulants other than lithium heparin, sodium heparin or fluoride/oxalate


Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 1 day


Reference Range
See individual tests


Clinical Significance
See individual tests




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.