Test Code BMP Basic Metabolic Panel, Plasma
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Calcium, Total | Glucose |
| Carbon Dioxide | Potassium |
| Chloride | Sodium |
| Creatinine | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw. Avoid hemolysis.Note: Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn.