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Critical Care Panel

Message
This panel is available for “inpatient” testing only


Test Code
399


CPT Codes
80053-Comprehensive metabolic panel; 83735-Magnesium; 84100-Phosphorus

Includes

 

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) Creatinine
Albumin Glucose
Alkaline Phosphatase Magnesium
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) Phosphorus
Bilirubin Potassium
Calcium Protein, Total
Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Total Sodium
Chloride Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 


Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Instructions
Venipuncture should occur before drug adminstration of NAC or Metamizole due to potential for falsely depressed results.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology

See Individual test listings.



Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
See individual test listings.


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.