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Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code
BMP


Includes
Includes: Electrolytes, BUN,Creatinine, Glucose, and Calcium


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 1.0 mL minimum


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
See individual analytes for stability.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross Hemolysis, Not spun within 2 hours of collection


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Approved CMS panel used to determine current status of kidneys, blood sugar, and electrolyte and acid/base balance.




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.