Extended CMP CMP with Mg and Phos
Up to 24 hours
Colorimetric, Photometric & Enzymatic
Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Anion Gap, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Albumin, Total Calcium, Adjusted Calcium, Random Glucose, Magnesium and Phophate.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
The Extended Metabolic Panel (BMP) measures key biomarkers to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and fluid balance, bone health and (random) blood sugar levels. It is widely used to screen for underlying conditions, diagnose symptoms, and monitor medication side effects or disease progression.
Results will be reported in SI units (moles/vol e.g. mmol/L).
Serum or Plasma
2 mL
Serum (SST; Gold Top or plain serum; Red Top) - Preferred Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top) - acceptable
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |