Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Test Code
378


CPT Codes
80053

Includes

 

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




Minimum Volume
Pediatric volume: 0.8 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



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.