Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Message
Performing Lab: Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, Westfields


Test Code
RH0061


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CMP14


CPT Codes
80053

Includes
Alkaline Phosphatase; Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST); Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT); Bilirubin Total; Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN); Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate (CO2); Anion Gap (Calculated); Calcium; Glucose; GFR (Calculated); Creatinine; Total Protein; Albumin; Albumin/Globulin (AG) Ratio (Calculated)


Preferred Specimen
0.6 mL Lithium Heparin Plasma (light green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum separator (gold-top), Lithium Heparin (light green-top) on ICE, Red, Red/Gray


Instructions
Ordering:
Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, and Westfields order only. Healthpartners Clinics and Sartell order CHEM8 and LIVP in place of CMP14.
Processing:
Centrifuge specimens within 30 minutes from collection to avoid the metabolism of glucose by cells .


Transport Temperature
Refrgerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
See individual test for test specific methodology

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same day.


Reference Range
See individual test for test specific reference ranges

See individual test for test specific critical values


Clinical Significance
See indiviudal tests for clinical significance




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.