- BMPM
Basic Metabolic Panel
Specimen:
Test Code
BMPM
Specimen Name
Basic Metabolic Panel
Collect
1-SST Also acceptable Lithium-Heparin
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma
Special Handling
Draw SST, allow to clot completely, then centrifuge.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric specimens
Stability
Refrigerated 3 days
Methodology
Please see individual components for methodology
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 80048
Components
Includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Calcium, Glucose, Anion Gap, GFR Estimation.
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