Test ID BLOD0528 Basic Metabolic Panel
AKA
BMP, Basic Panel
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Pediatric Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 72 hours or 7 days without CO2 | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 2 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Additional Information
Tests in Panel:
Sodium | Potassium |
Chloride | Carbon Dioxide |
Glucose | Creatinine |
Urea | Calcium |
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
80048