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BMP
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
See Individual Components
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top)
Special Requirements
It is recommended that serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within 2 hours of collection for valid glucose results
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
48 hours (off cells)
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
80048
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
NA, K, CL, CO2, BUN, Gluc, Creat, B/C Ratio, Calc Osmo, Calcium