Test Code LAB17 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL

Stability:

Temperature	Time
Room Temp 18-28°C	4 hours
Refrigerated 2–8°C	3 days
Frozen <-18°C	4 days

Additional Instructions

Fasting Preferred.
No hemolysis.

Test Includes

Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Glucose, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Calcium, Albumin, Total Protein, Total Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase, Aspartate Aminotransferase

Synonyms

Chemistry

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