Sign in →

Test Code COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL

Additional Codes

CMP

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

2ml

Pediatric Volume

1.6ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

48 hours (off cells)

Stability Room Temp

8 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

80053

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

NA, K, CL, CO2, BUN, Gluc, Creat, CA, TP, ALB, TBIL, AST, ALT, ALK P, B/C Ratio, Calc Osmo,

Reflexive Disclosure

Patients 0-3 months old with an elevated Total bilirubin result will reflex to a direct bilirubin, if one is not already ordered.