Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code
BMP


Alias/See Also
PBM


CPT Codes
80048

Includes
Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, GFR Estimate Non-African American (eGFR), GFR Estimate African American (eGFR), BUN/CREA Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Anion Gap,Calculated Osmolality, and Calcium


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
SST


Instructions
Centrifuge PST or SST after clotting to separate plasma/serum from cells.


Specimen Stability
See individual components



Last Updated: December 28, 2023


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.