Laboratory Services

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Synonym(s)

CMP

Test ID
CMP
General Information

Includes Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Creatinine, BUN, Glucose, Calcium, ALP, AST, ALT, Bilirubin (Total), Albumin, Total Protein, Anion Gap, eGFR (non-African American), eGFR (African American), BUN/Creatinine ratio

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

SST

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li-heparin plasma

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Minimum Sample Volume

1mL

Stability

8 hours at 15-25˚C
7 days at 2-8 ˚C

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Hemolyzed samples

Methodology

see individual test

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

80053

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

24323-8