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Test Code CMP COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL

Aliasis

CMP

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

Adult: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Refer to individual test components for more information

Reportable Units

Varies

Critical Value

Refer to individual test components for more information

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

See individual tests

Icterus Threshold:

See individual tests

Lipemia Threshold:

See individual tests

Other:

QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

See individual tests

Refrigerated    (4oC to 8oC)

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Frozen  

See individual tests

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

STAT: 1 hour, Routine:  4 hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica

Additional Information / Important Notes

Used as a backorder test to convert an already reported BMP into a CMP.
Refer to individual test components for more information.

Panel components: (includes BMP)
-Albumin
-Alkaline Phosphatase
-ALT
-AST
-Total Bilirubin
-Total Protein

Methodology/Method Description

Atellical CH Analyzer

CPT Codes

80053