Test Code BMP Basic Metabolic Panel
Methodology
Profile Information: | |
Anion Gap (Calculated) | Creatinine |
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Glomerular Filtration Rate (Calculated) |
BUN/Creatinine Ratio | Glucose |
Calcium | Osmolality (Calculated) |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Potassium |
Chloride | Sodium |
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis and exposure of specimen to atmosphere.
Note: 1. Fingerstick or heelstick specimen is not acceptable without doctor’s approval.
2. Indicate plasma on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis and exposure of specimen to atmosphere.
Note: 1. Fingerstick or heelstick specimen is not acceptable without doctor’s approval.
2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
ANION GAP (CALCULATED)
Not applicable
BUN/CREATININE RATIO
Not applicable
GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (CALCULATED)
Not applicable
OSMOLALITY (CALCULATED)
Not applicable
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80048