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2555 : Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) (AMA)

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
BMP, CHEM 7, SMA 7
Clinical Utility:
For evaluating status of kidneys, blood sugar, and electrolyte and acid/base balance.
Components:
Calcium, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, BUN, Glucose

ORDERING:

Test Code:
2555-1
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
SST Tube
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
SST Tube 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric SST

Billing:

CPT Codes:
82310 x 1, 82565 x 1, 84295 x 1, 84132 x 1, 82435 x 1, 82374 x 1, 84520 x 1, 82947 x 1

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