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HelpTest Code LAB17 COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Additional Codes
Internal: 10038
External: CMP
Beaker: LAB17
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection by centrifugation. Keep upright and do not remove stopper. Handle anaerobically at all times to minimize exposure to air during collection, transport and storage. Aliquot serum or plasma into a separate tube if parent tube does not have a gel barrier. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Condition: Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens not separated from cells within 2 hours, EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top)
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | Unacceptable |
Method
Colorimetric, Enzymatic, ISE
Synonyms
Chem 14, C14, Chem Panel 14, Chemistry Panel 14, CMP
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; CO2; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Calcium; Total Protein; Albumin; Globulin; A/G Ratio; Bilirubin,Total; Alkaline Phosphatase; ALT (SGPT); AST; eGFR (adults only).
CPT Code / Price Quote Code / Billing Information
CPT Code: 80053
Price Quote Code: 3010080053 HC COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
Reference Lab
SCHS
Remarks
Hemolysis will cause elevated potassium values. Prolonged contact with the cell clot may also increase potassium, as well as cause decreased glucose. Reference ranges differ between serum and plasma specimens due to clot formation in serum. Total Protein concentration is 0.4 to 0.8 gm/dL lower when sample is collected from a patient situated in the recumbent position rather than upright. Direct exposure from sunlight can decrease bilirubin by 50% within 1 hour.