Basic Metabolic Panel W/Calcium (CHEM8)
Label Mnemonic: BMP
Epic code: LAB15
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or 1 Microtainer®
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Refer to individual components.
Comments:
Refer to BD Microtainer® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection instructions.

This panel includes Calcium (Total), Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, and Urea Nitrogen.
Methodology:
Refer to individual components.
CPT Code:
80048
 
See also:
Calcium (Total), Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Glucose, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma