Test Code CMP.1 COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Methodology
Profile Information: | |
A/G Ratio (Calculation) | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) | Chloride |
Albumin | Creatinine |
Alkaline Phosphatase | Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD) (Estimated) |
Anion Gap (Calculation) | Glucose |
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) | Potassium |
Bilirubin, Total | Protein, Total |
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) | Sodium |
Calcium |
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.
- Protect specimen from light.
- Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
- 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.
- Protect specimen from light.
- Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
- Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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.
- Protect specimen from light.
- Spin down within 1 hour of draw.
- Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
A/G RATIO
1.1-1.8
ANION GAP
5-14
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80053
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate