CPT Code(s):

80053

Other Names:

CMP

Test Includes:

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin: globulin (A:G) ratio; albumin; alkaline phosphatase; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium; carbon dioxide, total; chloride; creatinine; eGFR calculation; globulin, total; glucose; potassium; protein, total; sodium; anion gap

Specimen Requirements:

Serum (preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate serum as soon as possible

Stability:

See Individual Test Stability

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Use of anticoagulants containing citrate,fluoride, EDTA and Sodium Heparin. Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480