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HelpTest Code BMPF Basic Metabolic Panel, Fasting, Plasma
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Calcium, Total | Glucose, Fasting |
| 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) following a
fast (fast - minimum of eight hours). 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
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday