Test Directory
5500 Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST; Fasting
See individual component listing
Refer to Individual Tests
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24 hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes
Clinical Utility
A common panel of tests that gives the doctor important information about the current status of the kidneys, blood sugar, electrolytes and acid/base balance and response to various medications and other medical therapies.
CPT Codes
80048
