Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
CMP


Alias/See Also
CMP


CPT Codes
80053

Includes
Glucose
BUN
Creatinine
BUN/Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
CO2
Anion Gap
Calcium
Total Protein
Albumin
A/G Ratio
Alk Phos
AST
ALT
Total Bilirubin
eGFR


Preferred Specimen
0.4 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Other Acceptable Specimens
0.4 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
0.4 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) gel barrier tube


Instructions
Protect specimen from prolonged exposure to light and direct sunlight.
Remove serum or plasma from the cellular material within 90 minutes of collection (preferably 1 hour).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 4 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day
Available STAT 1/2 Hour


Reference Range
See individual tests.


Clinical Significance
See individual tests for clinical use.




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.