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HelpTest Code BMPR Basic Metabolic Profile - River Parishes
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB15
Epic Description: BASIC METABOLIC PANEL
This Soft code is for River Parishes. All other sites order BMP (LAB15).
Synonym
BMP (Includes Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Na+, K+, Cl, CO2, and Calcium)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
| Neonate Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 1 x 0.6 mL | 1 x 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plamsa or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.35 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
80048
Patient Preparation
Physician may require patient to be fasting prior to collection.