Basic Metabolic Panel

Casandra

Casandra Test Code AR11340Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab ARUP LaboratoriesLab Test ID 0020399CPT Code 80048

Basic Metabolic Panel

Also known as: BMP

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) is a commonly ordered panel of tests that provides important information on the body's fluid and electrolyte balance, kidney function, and glucose levels. It is frequently utilized in routine health exams, patient monitoring for hospital or outpatient procedures, and the monitoring of specific conditions like hypertension and kidney disease.

Special Instructions

Collect a plasma or serum separator tube; for serum, allow the tube to clot completely at room temperature. The sample should be separated from cells as soon as possible, within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer 1 mL of serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Use a minimum of 0.3 mL if necessary.

Limitations

The Basic Metabolic Panel may have limitations in cases where the patient is undergoing treatment that could affect metabolic status, such as IV fluid therapy, certain medications, or other conditions affecting fluid balance and organ function. Results must be interpreted in context with clinical evaluation and other tests. Sample integrity can impact results; specimens collected in EDTA, citrate, or oxalate tubes are unacceptable.

Test Details

New York Approved

Methodology

Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)

Biomarkers

9 components

Sodium, Serum or Plasma • Clinical ChemistryPotassium, Serum or Plasma • Clinical ChemistryChloride, Serum or Plasma • Clinical ChemistryCarbon Dioxide, Serum or Plasma • Clinical Chemistry+5 more

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

2951-2
2823-3
2075-0
2028-9
3094-0
2345-7
2160-0
17861-6
33037-3

Result Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Container

ARUP Standard Transport Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect in a plasma separator tube or serum separator tube (SST). Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature, separate from cells ASAP within 30 minutes.