Basic Metabolic Panel (7) (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000727

Alias/See Also

LAB100174: Basic Metabolic Panel | LABCORP EAP: 303758

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Transport Temperature

Test Includes: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin:globulin (A:G) ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; eGFR calculation; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container: Gel-barrier tube is preferred (send entire tube). Red-top tube or green-top (lithium heparin) tube is acceptable. Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma Collection: Draw blood in gel-barrier tube and centrifuge. If red-top tube or green-top tube is used, centrifuge within 45 minutes of draw, remove the serum or plasma, and place in a transport tube and tightly stopper the tube. Storage Instructions: Refrigerate

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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