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Neonatal Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Test CodeNCMEP
Alias/See Also
Neonatal Comprehensive Panel, Neonatal Comprehensive
CPT Codes
80053
Includes
ALT
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
AST
Bilirubin, Neonatal
BUN
Calcium
Carbod Dioxide
Chloride
Creatinine
Glucose
Potassium
Protein, Total
Sodium
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
AST
Bilirubin, Neonatal
BUN
Calcium
Carbod Dioxide
Chloride
Creatinine
Glucose
Potassium
Protein, Total
Sodium
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
4 hours at room temperature if capped. Up to 7 days refrigerated and capped.
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
Reference Range
See individual tests.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department