Comprehensive Metabolic Panel added to Basic Metabolic Panel, Plasma or Serum

Test Code

Laboratory Communication/BMPTOCMP - NOCO

CPT Codes
80053

Includes

AG Ratio (calculation)
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
Bilirubin, Total

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes

Other Acceptable Specimens

1.0 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top

Instructions

Protect from light

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma Li Hep	Refrigerated	24 hours
Serum SST	Refrigerated	24 hours
Red Top – Separated*	Refrigerated	24 hours

*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.

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

Gross hemolysis
For NCMC only: Gross lipemia if plasma - Serum specimen needed if Grossly Lipemic

Methodology
See individual tests for specific methodology.

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

See individual test listings.
AG Ratio: 1.1 - 2.6

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory

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.