BASIC METABOLIC PANEL

Test Code
CHEM8


CPT Codes
80048

Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Transport Container
LI-HEP


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
VITROS



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.