PanelORDER CODE 12Clinical chemistry

Comprehensive Metabolic (CMP) Panel.

Also known as CMP

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Prior to sample collection, an 8-12 hour fast is recommended but not required for the patient.

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

17 listed components

Listed components come from the source record. Conditional reflex testing is only included where explicitly described by the laboratory.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Serum
Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Preparation: Prior to sample collection, an 8-12 hour fast is recommended but not required for the patient.
Collection instructions: Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Processing: All human Serum Samples are considered to be potentially infective and are to be treated as such. Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes to minimize loss of glucose through glycolysis.
Storage: Refrigerated.
Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen 2 weeks
Rejection criteria: Any sample that is mislabeled; Any broken or damaged tubes.

Technical information & codes

Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.