Basic Metabolic Panel (BASIC MET)
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| Synonyms:
| BMP |
| Specimen: | Blood; Preferred: (1) PST (green top Lithium heparin).
Alternate: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative)
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| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum/plasma |
| Collection: | If tube other than a PST (plasma separator tube) or SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See individual analytes |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Quantitative measurement of each analyte in human serum and plasma.
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| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, BUN, Glucose, Creatinine, Calcium. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |