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HelpTest Code MPCX Comprehensive Metabolic Panel w/ Reflex to Mg for Low K
Additional Codes
LAB9974
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
| Albumin | Chloride |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | Creatinine |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) | Glucose |
| Bilirubin, Total | Potassium |
| Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Protein, Total |
| Calcium, Total | Sodium |
| Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) | |
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 80053
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour). Hemolyzed specimen will cause falsely elevated potassium and AST values. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 2 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Fasting (8 hour). Hemolyzed specimen will cause falsely elevated potassium and AST values. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
See individual test listings for all reference values.
Magnesium will reflex if potassium <3.6 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT