BASIC METABOLIC PANEL
Test CodeCHEM8
CPT Codes 80048
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Transport ContainerLI-HEP
Transport TemperatureRefrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)hemolysis
MethodologyVITROS
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.