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Clinical System Name
Basic Metabolic Panel
Synonyms
LAB15
BMP
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Notes: Method is affected by moderate to marked lipemia, hemolysis, line dilution, or contamination.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Insufficient Quantity, hemolysis, age of specimen
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: Specimen should be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection. Spin blood and transfer serum or plasma to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | RT |
≤ 24 h |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C |
≤ 3 d |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C or -70 C |
≤ 4 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
Methodology
Analytical Volume: 0.40 mL serum
Reference Range
See Individual Tests for Reference Ranges
Description
Basic Metabolic Panel includes:
Electrolytes
Glucose
BUN
Creat
Calcium, total
Critical Values
See Individual Tests
CPT Code
80048