Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
| Abbrev Code: | COMP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB17 | Order Name: | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel |
| Synonyms: | CMP; CCOMP | ||
| Methodology: | See individual test listings | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80053 x1, 80053 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, Anion gap, AST, bilirubin (total), calcium, chloride, CO2, creatinine, glucose, potassium, protein (total), 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.
Vista: 8 hours at room temperature; 3 days refrigerated. Separate from erythrocytes and store tightly stoppered. Analyze as soon as possible after collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (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) |
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