| Test Name: |
COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL (CMP) with A/G RATIO and BUN/CREAT RATIO |
| Test Code: |
2128989 |
| Alias: |
CMP
LAB9653
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| CPT Code(s): |
80053
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| Test Includes: |
Glucose, Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Chloride (CL), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Anion Gap, Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, GFR (African Americans), GFR (Others), A/G Ratio, BUN/Creatinine Ratio |
| Preferred Specimen: |
2.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Alternate Container: |
Lithium heparin (light green) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.3 mL serum
This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
| Collection Instructions: |
Patient should fast 8 hours prior to collection unless instructed differently by a physician.
Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Hemolysis
EDTA Plasma |
| Schedule: |
Set up: Daily; Results in 24-48 hours |
| Method: |
Refer to individual tests. |
| Clinical Significance: |
The tests in a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) are used as a broad screening tool to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and acid-base balance, as well as blood sugar and protein levels. |
| Use: |
Updated 4/12/2023 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Refer to individual tests. |
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