Test Name: COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL (CMP)
Test Code: 2120356
Alias: CMP
Comp
LAB17
CPT Code(s): 80053  
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 American), GFR (Others)
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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