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Test Code CMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Profile Information:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) Chloride
Albumin Creatinine
Alkaline Phosphatase Glucose
Anion Gap Potassium
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) Protein, Total
Bilirubin, Total Sodium
Calcium, Total Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)     

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube

Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube

Specimen:  Full tube

Collection Instructions:  Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere. For pediatrics, draw blood in two, 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINERS®.

Note:  Label tube(s) with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  not available

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available 

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