Basic Metabolic Panel

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB15


Alias/See Also
Panel 7, Chem 7, BMP, Metabolic Panel-Basic


CPT Codes
80048

Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Glucose, Creatinine, Calcium, Blood Urea Nitrogen + Calculated Glomeruli filtration Rate


Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube, (lithium heparin plasma)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 700 uL (one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).

Serum/plasma: 400 uL plasma.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top


Instructions
No hemolysis.
LAB: Serum acceptable


Specimen Stability
Ambient: less than 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen up to 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume



FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
See individual tests included in panel


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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.