Test Code LAB1486 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Aliases
CMP
Performing Section
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 2.0 mL
Minimum: 1.5 mL
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
TAT
Routine: 90 minutes
STAT: 35 minutes
CPT
80053
Special Collection Notes
Capillary draws must be free flowing to prevent hemolysis.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Test Components
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
BUN
Creatinine
Glucose
Calcium
Albumin
Total Protein
Total Bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP)
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Reference Range
Contact lab for reference range.