Basic Metabolic Panel

Assess blood sugar, kidney function, and electrolyte balance
Profile Number
P026
CPT
84520, 84295, 84132, 82947. 82565, 82435, 82374, 82310
Synonyms
BMP, Routine Blood Chemistry Test
Test Details
METHODOLOGY

Automated spectrophotometry

RESULT
TURNAROUND TIME

within 48 hours

RELATED DOCUMENTS
Test Includes

Glucose, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Bun/Creatinine Ratio

Specimen Requirements
SPECIMEN 
TYPE

Serum

MINIMUM
VOLUME

1 mL

CONTAINER

SST (serum separator tube). Red-top, tiger-top, or any other SST acceptable.

COLLECTION 
INSTRUCTIONS

Draw blood in SST tube. Ensure proper mixing of clot activator by inverting the tube 5-10 times immediately after collection. Let stand for 30-60 minutes (until blood has clotted). Centrifuge the tube at 2,000 - 3,000 RPM for 10 minutes. Store at 4 - 8 degrees celsius.

STABILITY
REQUIREMENTS

48 hours

STORAGE

Refrigerated at 4 - 8 degrees celsius.

PATIENT
PREPARATION

Patient should be fasted for 8-12 hours prior to specimen collection

RELATED 
TESTS

P012, P023, P025