Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code
LAB15


Alias/See Also
BMP, BMETA, Chem 7


CPT Codes
80048

Includes
Glu, Bun, Crea, Na, K, Cl, CO2, Ca


Minimum Volume
4.5mL (600uL minimum)


Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour. After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube.


Specimen Stability
See individual assays


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


Methodology
See individual assays

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Report Available
same day


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.