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HelpTest ID BLOD1017 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Under 1 Month
Synonym
CMP, Comp Met
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 separated 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 through Sunday
Report Available
1 -3 days
Additional Information
Test includes the following: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Anion Gap, Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) and Total Bilirubin.
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
80053