COMP META
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2081
Synonyms:
CMP
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Gold 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 a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Avoid hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
80053 - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (EAP 30010660)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Test Includes:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Anion Gap, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Reference Ranges:
Anion Gap
< 17
See individual test listings for all other reference ranges.