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HelpTest Code BMP.1 BASIC METABOLIC PANEL
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anion Gap (Calculation) | Creatinine |
| BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) |
Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD) (Estimation) |
| Calcium | Glucose |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Potassium |
| Chloride | Sodium |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Serum
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Fasting specimen is recommended. Fill tube(s) completely. Keep specimen tightly capped. Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
ANION GAP
5-14
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80048
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate