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HelpTest Code LAB15 Basic Metabolic Panel
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 80048
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anion Gap | Glucose |
| Calcium | Potassium |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Sodium |
| Chloride | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
| Creatinine with eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) | |
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
ANION GAP
5-15 mEq/L
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Additional Information
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