10150:PANEL B

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10150:PANEL B
Methodology: Indirect Potentiometry, Colorimetry, Enzymatic Rate / Automated Hematology Analyzer
Edit Date: 10/28/2008 1:04:50 PM
Components: COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL (CMP): Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) / Albumin / Alkaline Phosphatase / Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) / Bilirubin / Total Calcium (Ca) / Carbon Dioxide (CO2) / Chloride (Cl) / Creatinine / Globulin / Glucose / Potassium (K) / Protein, Total / Sodium (Na) / Urea Nitrogen (BUN) / HEMOGRAM
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day
CPT Code: 80053 / 85027
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Two tubes total: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA) and one 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Patient must be fasting 12-16 hours. Patient should avoid exercising forearm before collection.
Handling: Allow SST to clot and centrifuge within one hour of collection. Submit specimens in original tubes. Refrigerate. Transport to lab same day or submit slides with blood.
Stability: WBC and platelet count may decline after 24 hours; 48 hours maximum delay.
Standard Volume: 2 mL EDTA whole blood and 2 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL EDTA whole blood and 1 mL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria: EDTA whole blood: gross hemolysis, clotted or frozen specimen. Serum: serum in contact with cells for more than 3 hours.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

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