Basic metabolic panel
BMP

Methodology: Refer to individual components
Performed: Mon – Fri
Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Requirements:
Collect: One gold or red SST or one green gel (Lithium heparin)
Transport: Centrifuge and refrigerate until courier pickup.
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week

Notes: Includes: BUN, Calcium, CO2, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium

CPT Code: 80048



