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HelpTest Code CMPR Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - River Parishes
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB17
Epic Description: COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
This Soft code is for River Parishes only. All other sites order CMP (LAB17).
Synonym
CMP
Test includes Alb, Alk Phos, AST, Total Bili, BUN, Ca, Cl, Creat, Glu, K+, Na+, CO2, Total Protein, and ALT.
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 | 2 x 0.6 mL | 1 x 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If delivery to lab will be delayed by more than 4 hours, draw a gray top tube also for glucose testing. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 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. Deliver to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
80053
Patient Preparation
Physician may require patient to be fasting prior to collection.