Test Code LAB15 Basic Metabolic Panel
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL Lithium Heparin plasma; only PST acceptable
Specimen Stability
7 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Refer to individual assays.
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Refer to individual assays (panel tests include calcium,carbon
dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, urea
nitrogen)
CPT Code
80048