Basic Metabolic Panel
CPT Code(s): | 80048 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Plasma separator tube, or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Calcium and CO2: 4 hours, All others: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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