Neonatal Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Test Code

NCMEP

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

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).

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

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.