Synonyms
American Medical Association Basic Metabolic Panel, Chem Panel 7, AMA7, BMP
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB15
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 mL Minimum
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Gold or red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate, and deliver to chemistry.
Included Tests
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide(CO2), Glucose, Blood Urea Nitrogen(BUN), Creatinine, Calcium
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml blood in light green microtainer is acceptable. (For single analysis)
CPT Codes
80048