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 Laboratory

Specimen 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.

Reference Values

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Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Related Tests

Calcium, Total, Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Plasma
Chloride
Creatinine
Glucose, Random, Plasma
Potassium
Sodium
Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Plasma

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