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Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code
MGA


Alias/See Also
BMP


CPT Codes
80048

Includes
This panel contains the following tests with test codes:
  1. Glucose (GLU)
  2. BUN (BUN)
  3. Creatinine/Glomerular Filtration Rate (CR)
  4. Sodium (NA)
  5. Potassium (K)
  6. Chloride (CL)
  7. Carbon dioxide (CO2V)
  8. Calcium (CA)
  9. Anion Gap (AGAP)


Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube
Lithium Heparin Plasma (Dark Green) Tube


Instructions
Separate from cells within 2 hours. 
Protect from light.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

At the MercyOne Dakota Dunes Laboraotry the stability has been extended for 5 days refrigerated on serum samples.


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


Reference Range
See Additional Information for each individual Test Code's Reference Ranges.


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
  2. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory


Additional Information
BUN Reference Ranges
Anion Gap Reference Range
Creatinine Reference Ranges
Glucose Reference Ranges
Sodium Reference Ranges
Potassium Reference Ranges
Chloride Reference Ranges
Carbon Dioxide Reference Ranges

Last Updated: February 7, 2025


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.