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HelpTest ID BLOD0528 Basic Metabolic Panel
AKA
BMP
Basic Met
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Serum/Plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL (pediatric minimum) |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes the following: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine,
BUN/Creat Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Anion Gap,
Calcium and eGFR
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
80048