Basic Metabolic Panel

Basic Metabolic Panel

Test Code

10165
80048
10165
80048
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Clinical Significance

Basic Metabolic Panel - This panel comprises a group of 8 specific tests that provide information on the status of an individual?s blood electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney status, and acid-base balance. The panel is usually ordered as part of a routine health examination or physical [1].

The Basic Metabolic Panel is also commonly ordered during hospital and emergency-room admission, and to monitor the metabolism and vital signs of hospitalized individuals with conditions, such as hypertension, who are being treated with diuretics or other appropriate interventions. [1].

Significant changes in electrolytes, ...

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Test Summary

Creatinine-Based Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Test Details

Includes

  • BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen is preferred

Methodology

See individual tests

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Metabolic Panels,BMP

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Fasting specimen is preferred

Methodology

See individual tests

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Metabolic Panels,BMP
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Spun SST tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
  • Refrigerated: 72 hours
  • Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

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Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
Spun SST tube
0.5 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days
See individual tests
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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