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HelpTest Code BMP or LAB15 Basic Metabolic Panel, Serum or Plasma
Profile Information
|
Test ID |
Reporting Name |
Available Separately? |
Always Performed? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GLUC |
Glucose |
Y |
Y |
|
BUN |
BUN | Y | Y |
|
CRET |
Creatinine |
Y |
Y |
|
BCR |
Bun/Creat Ratio |
N |
Y |
|
EGFR |
eGFR |
Y, with Creatinine |
Y |
|
NA |
Sodium |
Y |
Y |
|
K |
Potassium |
Y |
Y |
|
CL |
Chloride |
Y |
Y |
|
CO2 |
CO2 |
Y |
Y |
|
AGAP |
Anion Gap |
N |
Y |
|
CA |
Calcium |
Y |
Y |
Specimen Requirements
| Patient Preparation: |
An 8-12 hour fast is not required, but is recommended. Indicate patient's fasting status on order request form. |
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold or Mint* *For STAT requests |
|
Acceptable: Red or Green |
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5 mL; full tube |
| Specimen Minimum Volume: |
|
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. If serum, allow the sample to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum or plasma aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep serum/plasma refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum* |
Room Temperature |
8 hours |
|
Refrigerated |
3 days |
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
|
Other |
Quantity not sufficient |
Useful For
Routine health monitoring or patient monitoring while hospitalized for information regarding metabolism, including the current kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose levels.
Methodology
- NA, K, CL - Potentiometric, indirect ion-selective electrode
- CRET and CO2 - Enzymatic
- GLUC - Enzymatic with hexokinase
- CA - Photometric
- BUN - Kinetic
Reference Ranges
|
Test ID |
Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
|
BCR |
6-20 (ratio) |
|
EGFR |
> 60 mL/min |
|
NA* |
135-145 mmol/L |
|
K* |
3.5-5.3 mmol/L |
|
CL |
98-108 mmol/L |
|
CO2 |
23-32 mmol/L |
|
AGAP |
7-16 mmol/L |
|
CA* |
8.6-10.3 mg/dL |
Age-specific reference ranges for GLUC, BUN, and CREA are below:
GLUC*
| Age |
Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
|
Newborn to 3 months |
40-115 mg/dL |
|
3-6 months |
50-115 mg/dL |
|
Adults (> 6 months) |
Normal: 70-99 mg/dL |
|
Impairing fasting: 100-125 mg/dL |
|
|
Abnormal: > 125 mg/dL |
BUN
|
Age |
Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
|
< 1 year |
4-19 mg/dL |
|
1-17 years |
5-18 mg/dL |
|
18-59 years |
6-20 mg/dL |
|
> 60 years |
8-23 mg/dL |
CREA*
|
Age |
Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
|
Newborns (1-4 days) |
0.30-1.00 mg/dL |
|
Infants (5 days to 12 years) |
0.20-0.70 mg/dL |
|
Adolescents (12-17 years) |
0.50-1.00 mg/dL |
|
Males |
0.70-1.30 mg/dL |
|
Females |
0.60-1.10 mg/dL |
* Please click the Bronson Critical Values link to view Critical Values
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Expected TAT
Same day
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Paw Paw, South Haven
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
80048
LOINC Code
24321-2