Metabolic Panel, Basic
Test Code: CH7
CPT Code: 80049
EPIC Code
LAB15
Order Alias 2
322758; Sodium; Na; Potassium; K; Chloride; Cl; CO2; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Calcium; BMP (BSM)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer filled to top line
Specimen Container
PST, SST, or Red
Container Code
PST/SST
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Specimen Handling
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Prep
No special patient preparation is required.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Temperature
Room Temperature
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Stability
8 hours at RT
2 days at 2-8°C
30 days at -20°C
2 days at 2-8°C
30 days at -20°C
Test Includes
NA, K, Cl, CO2, GLU, BUN, CREA, CA
Units
See individual tests.
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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