Test ID BLOD0528 Basic Metabolic Panel
Additional Codes
Test Includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (CO2), Glucose, Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), and Calcium.
AKA
BMP
Basic Met
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 2 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
80048