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Basic Metabolic Profile
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Metabolic Panel |
Multiple methods |
Core Lab, Chemistry, Routine |
Battery Members
Glucose, Electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, Calcium
Specimen Requirements
Plasma Spun, Serum Spun
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
Micro sample tube | 1 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 3.5 mL |
AlternateRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
Micro sample tube | 0.3 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 3 day(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Centrifuge within 1 hour, separate supernatant and refrigerate
Reasons for Rejection
- Not received within specified time frame
- Gross hemolysis
- Wrong collection tube
- Not received at proper temperature
Comments
Whole blood stability is 1 hour due to measurement of glucose. Transport to Laboratory immediately after collection.
CPT Code
- 80048