Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Methodology

Profile Information:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)	Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Albumin	Chloride
Alkaline Phosphatase	Creatinine
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)	Glucose
Bilirubin, Total	Potassium
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)	Protein, Total
Calcium	Sodium

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt GreenMint top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Serum

Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.25 mL)

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Monday through Sunday

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