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HelpTest Code BMPI Basic Metabolic Panel with Ionized Calcium, Blood
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
2 Specimen types are required for this test.
Blood for Calcium, Ionized
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Dark Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube
Minimum Volume: 2.0ml
Collection Instructions: DO NOT centrifuge. Stable 8 Hours at room temperature.
Plasma for Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, and BUN
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Specimen Stability
Ionized Calcium:
Ambient: 8 hours
BMP:
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
See indvidual test listings.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80048
Panel Information
| Tests Included: | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | Carbon Dioxide |
| Potassium | Glucose |
| Chloride | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
| Creatinine | Ionized Calcium |