Test Name: BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP) (NO GFR)
Test Code: 2128669
Alias: LAB10098
CPT Code(s): 80048  
Test Includes: Glucose, Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium (Na), Potassium (K),
Chloride (CL), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Anion Gap, Calcium
Preferred Specimen: 2.0 mL serum
Container: SST (gold)
Alternate Container:

Lithium heparin (light green)
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL serum 
This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Collection Instructions:

Patient should fast for 8 hours prior to collection, unless instructed differently by physician.

Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes.

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejection Criteria:

Hemolysis

EDTA Plasma
Schedule: Set up Daily; Results in 24-48 hours
Clinical Significance: The tests in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) can evaluate kidney, electrolyte, acid-base balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels.  Significant changes in these test results can indicate acute problems such as kidney failure, insulin shock or diabetic coma, respiratory distress, or heart rhythm changes.
Use:

Updated 4/12/2023

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