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Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Test Code255
CPT Codes
80048
Includes
| Calcium | Glucose |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Total | Potassium |
| Chloride | Sodium |
| Creatinine | 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.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 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.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 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.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma, 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Pediatric volume: 0.5 mL
Pediatric volume: 0.5 mL
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
| Calcium | Glucose |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Total | Potassium |
| Chloride | Sodium |
| Creatinine | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performed By
CoxHealth
