Laboratory Services
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
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Test Description |
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
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Synonym(s) |
CMP |
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Test ID |
CMP
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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 |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma |
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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. |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
1mL |
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Stability |
8 hours at 15-25˚C |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed samples |
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Methodology |
see individual test |
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Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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CPT Code(s) |
80053 |
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Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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LOINC Code(s) |
24323-8 |