COMPREHENSIVE 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 CMP, please see test code 10231

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
Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen

Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen is preferred

Methodology
See individual tests

Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report