Metabolic Panel (8), Basic

Also known as: Basic Metabolic Panel

Clinical Use

Use

The Basic Metabolic Panel (8) is a common test that provides important information about the current status of a person's kidney function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels. It can help diagnose various conditions such as kidney disease, dehydration, and issues related to metabolic and electrolyte imbalances. The test measures analytes including glucose, calcium, and various electrolytes, which are critical for maintaining homeostatic body functions.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

The Basic Metabolic Panel does not provide information about liver function or blood cell counts, which would require other specific tests. Results can be affected by improper handling, storage, and non-fasting status. Consider variables such as time of specimen collection and patient's physiological condition when interpreting results. It is crucial to evaluate results along with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests for a comprehensive assessment.

Test Details

Methodology

Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)

Biomarkers

BUNBUN/Creatinine RatioCalciumCarbon Dioxide, TotalChlorideCreatinineeGFRGlucose+2 more

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

24321-2 - Bas Metab 2000 Pnl SerPl

Result Codes

2345-7 - Glucose SerPl-mCnc
3094-0 - BUN SerPl-mCnc
2160-0 - Creat SerPl-mCnc
3097-3 - BUN/Creat SerPl
2951-2 - Sodium SerPl-sCnc
2823-3 - Potassium SerPl-sCnc
2075-0 - Chloride SerPl-sCnc
2028-9 - CO2 SerPl-sCnc
17861-6 - Calcium SerPl-mCnc
98979-8 - eGFRcr SerPlBld CKD-EPI 2021

Result Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) is preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (lithium heparin) tube is acceptable.

Collection Instructions

Draw blood in a gel-barrier tube and centrifuge. If red-top tube or green-top tube is used, centrifuge within 45 minutes of draw, remove the serum or plasma, and place in a transport tube and tightly stopper the tube.