BASIC METABOLIC PANEL

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
BMP


Alias/See Also
CHEM 7, P4


Includes
GLU,BUN,CREAT,LYTES,CA


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
1-2 MLS


Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM SST TUBE


Instructions
DRAW 1 LT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN TUBE, MIX WELL AND SPIN, SEND TO LAB REFRIGERATED.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 day


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Limitations
Individual test have limitations.


Reference Range
Test Reference range
Glucose 65 - 100 mg/dL
BUN 7 - 25 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.5 - 1.5 mg/dL
EGFR > 60 mL/min
Sodium 135 - 145 mmol/L
Potassium 3.5 - 5.0 mmol/L
Chloride 100 - 110 mmol/L
CO2 20 - 30 mmol/L
Calcium 8.5-10.5 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.