BASIC METABOLIC PANEL, PLASMA

"Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Collection Instructions
Separate plasma from cells promptly

Note: For serum BMP, please see test code 10165

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria
See individual tests

Setup Schedule"

Includes
BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide,Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Glucose, Potassium,Sodium, Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen is preferred

Methodology
See individual tests

Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report