BASIC METABOLIC PANEL

Message

Heparin choice is lithium

Test Code

BMP2

Alias/See Also

Chem 8

CPT Codes
80048

Includes

Includes: BUN, Creatinine, Glucose, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Calcium. This panel will also include a GFR calculation.

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

General evaluation of patient&rsquo s chemical status.
Also see information on individual tests: Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Sodium, Urea, and Potassium.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Additional Information
Fasting Patient Information Sheet

Last Updated: June 4, 2023

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.