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) |
See individual tests |
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