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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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PR12
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Synonyms:
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CMP; SMA12
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CPT Codes:
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80053 – Comprehensive metabolic panel
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Test Includes:
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Albumin in g/dL; Bilirubin, Total in mg/dL; Calcium in mEq/L; Carbon Dioxide in meq/L; Chloride in mEq/L; Creatinine in mg/dL; Glucose in mg/dL; Phophatase, Alkaline in U/L; Potassium in mEq/L; Protein, Total on g/dL; Sodium in mEq/L; Transferase, alanine amino(ALT/SGPT) in U/L; Transferase, aspartate amino (AST/SGOT) in U/L; Urea Nitrogen (BUN) in mg/dL; Anion Gap. See individual test listings for more specific information.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel may be used as a broad screening tool for diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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4 hours
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Special Instructions:
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Avoid prolonged contact with red cells. See Collection.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Preferred: Green top (Li Heparin) tube
Alternate: Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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2.7 ml (Minimum: 1.5 mL) blood
Note: A completely filled 3 mL vacutainer is the preferred specimen.
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Processed Volume:
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0.35 mL plasma/serum
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Collection:
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Collect sample anaerobically or minimize exposure to air for TCO2.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum/plasma aliquot into plastic sample cup. Analyze sample immediately or store at refrigerated temperatures. Once the sample is opened (uncapped), the sample must be processed within 1 hour for TCO2.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Gross hemolysis; mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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See individual test listing
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Critical Values:
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See individual test listing
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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See individual test listing
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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See individual test listing
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Update:
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8/28/2005: No longer reporting BUN/Creat Ratio.
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