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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel added to Basic Metabolic Panel, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeLaboratory Communication/BMPTOCMP - NOCO
CPT Codes
80053
Includes
AG Ratio (calculation)
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
Bilirubin, Total
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
Bilirubin, Total
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1.0 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Instructions
Protect from light
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
For NCMC only: Gross lipemia if plasma - Serum specimen needed if Grossly Lipemic
For NCMC only: Gross lipemia if plasma - Serum specimen needed if Grossly Lipemic
Methodology
See individual tests for specific methodology.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
AG Ratio: 1.1 - 2.6
AG Ratio: 1.1 - 2.6
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
