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Test Code LAB15 BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel)

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Ordering Recommendations

See individual test.

Included in CMP & Renal Panel.

 

BMP includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Calcium, GFR and Anion Gap.

Collect

Serum or Plasma

Collection Device

Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Various, see individual test.

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

06/20/2025

7/8/25 AP

Specimen Handling

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours