Basic Metabolic Panel
| Abbrev Code: | BASIC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB15 | Order Name: | Basic Metabolic Panel |
| Synonyms: | BMP; CBASIC; CHEM 8; Electrolytes | ||
| Methodology: | See individual test listings | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80048 x1, 80048 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Anion gap, calcium, chloride, CO2, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, urea nitrogen | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart
Do not allow patient to clench/unclench hand. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection (4 hours for Home Health specimens). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Process within 2 hours (4 hours for Home Health specimens). Separate ASAP and store tightly stoppered. Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 40 hours at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, Roche-UMMC West, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Use: | Broad assessment of several organ systems.
Anion gap is used for diagnosis of metabolic acidosis (marked elevation). Above 30 mmol/L, gap increase is commonly secondary to lactic acidosis or ketoacidosis. Unmeasured cations include K, Ca, Mg; unmeasured anions include protein, PO4, SO4, organic acids. Reference Range: 3-14 mmol/L using a calculation: Na - (Cl + CO2). |
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