Basic Metabolic Panel

BASIC META

Synonyms:

BMP

Performing Lab:

Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories

Container Type:

Red top serum gel tube for all tests OR green top (lithium heparin) gel tube for all tests

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:

2 mL serum from serum gel tube OR 2 mL plasma from green top (lithium heparin) gel tube

Minimum Volume:

1 mL serum from serum gel tube OR 1 mL plasma from green top (lithium heparin) gel tube

Collection Procedure:

1. Indicate serum or plasma and the tube type on the request form.
2. Label the specimens appropriately.

Specimen Processing:

Specimens collected in the serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

Store and Transport:

Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours

Unacceptable Condition:

Avoid hemolysis.

CPT Codes:

80048 - Basic Metabolic (EAP 30012480)

Test Schedule:

Monday through Sunday

Test Includes:

Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, BUN, Creatinine, Calcium, Glucose, Anion Gap

Reference Ranges:

Anion Gap:

< 17

Notes:

See individual test listings for all other reference ranges.

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