METABOLIC PANEL, COMPREHENSIVE, SERUM
| Synonyms: | Profile 2 |
| Computer Code: | (CCPF2) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 1 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.7 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | See Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin: (ALBU), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP) , Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Bilirubin, Total (BILT), Calcium (CA), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CRET). Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Protein, Total (TP). Sodium (NA), Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80053 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |