Test Code LAB17 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST acceptable.
Specimen Stability
Stable 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 albumin, total bilirubin, calcium,carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, alkaline phosphatase, potassium, total protein, sodium, AST, ALT, urea nitrogen)
CPT Code
80053
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt