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HelpTest ID BLOD0530 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
AKA
Comp Panel, Comprehensive Panel, CMP
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 protected from light if testing is delayed more than 8 hours.
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 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Pediatric Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours or 7 days without CO2 | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Additional Information
Tests in Panel:
| Sodium | Potassium | Chloride |
| Carbon Dioxide | Glucose | Creatinine |
| Urea | Calcium | Albumin |
| Total Protein | ALT | AST |
| ALK | Total Bilirubin |
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
80053