CPT Code(s):

80048

Other Names:

BMP

Test Includes:

BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium; carbon dioxide, total; chloride; creatinine; eGFR calculation; glucose; potassium; sodium

Specimen Requirements:

Serum(preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

See Individual Test Stability

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Moderate to to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480