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Basic Metabolic Panel


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
Basic Metabolic Panel
Alternate Names
BMP
Description
This panel comprises the following tests:
  • Glucose
  • Creatinine
  • BUN
  • BUN/Creat Ratio
  • Calcium
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Chloride
  • CO2
  • eGFR African American
  • eGFR Non-African American
  • Anion Gap
Test Code
BMP
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 2.0 mL serum; additional sample quantity is required if other tests are ordered.
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if if stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for 6 days, or frozen for 3 weeks.
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
1 day
CPT Code
80048