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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (Conventional Units)

Order Code
16213
CPT
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Test Details
Synonyms

CMP

TAT

Up to 24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric, Photometric & Enzymatic

Remarks

Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, eGFR, Albumin, ALT, AST, ALP, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Globulin Fraction, Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Total Calcium, Glucose

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) measures key biomarkers to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and fluid balance, and blood sugar. It is widely used to screen for underlying conditions, diagnose symptoms, and monitor medication side effects or disease progression.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST, Gold Top) Plain Tube (Red Top) Lithium-heparin Plasma (Green Top)

Patient Preparation

Patients are recommended to fast for 8 hours (but no longer than 16 hours) prior to collection.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days at -20°C (as an aliquot)
Order Code
16213
CPT
See individual components
Test Details
Synonyms

CMP

TAT

Up to 24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric, Photometric & Enzymatic

Remarks

Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, eGFR, Albumin, ALT, AST, ALP, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Globulin Fraction, Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Total Calcium, Glucose

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) measures key biomarkers to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and fluid balance, and blood sugar. It is widely used to screen for underlying conditions, diagnose symptoms, and monitor medication side effects or disease progression.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST, Gold Top) Plain Tube (Red Top) Lithium-heparin Plasma (Green Top)

Patient Preparation

Patients are recommended to fast for 8 hours (but no longer than 16 hours) prior to collection.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days at -20°C (as an aliquot)