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Shipping Instructions
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Necessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Routine health monitoring or patient monitoring while hospitalized for information regarding metabolism, including the current kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS | Potassium, S | Yes | Yes |
| NAS | Sodium, S | Yes | Yes |
| CL | Chloride, S | Yes | Yes |
| HCO3 | Bicarbonate, S | Yes | Yes |
| AGAP | Anion Gap | No | Yes |
| BUN | Bld Urea Nitrog (BUN), S | Yes | Yes |
| CRTS1 | Creatinine with eGFR, S | Yes | Yes |
| CA | Calcium, Total, S | Yes | Yes |
| GLURA | Glucose, Random, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
KS, NAS, CL: Potentiometric, Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode
HCO3: Photometric/Enzymatic
AGAP: Calculation
BUN: Photometric, Urease
CRTS1: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
CA: Photometric
GLURA: Photometric/Hexokinase
Reporting Name
Basic Metabolic Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Clinical Information
The basic metabolic panel measures 8 analytes and calculates an anion gap. It is used to assess kidney status, electrolyte, and acid/base balance, and blood glucose.
Reference Values
SODIUM
<1 year: Not established
≥1 year: 135-145 mmol/L
POTASSIUM
<1 year: Not established
≥1 year: 3.6-5.2 mmol/L
CHLORIDE
<1 year: Not established
1-17 years: 102-112 mmol/L
≥18 years: 98-107 mmol/L
BICARBONATE
Males:
<1 year: Not established
1-2 years: 17-25 mmol/L
3 years: 18-26 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-27 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-28 mmol/L
8-17 years: 21-29 mmol/L
≥18 years: 22-29 mmol/L
Females:
<1 year: Not established
1-3 years: 18-25 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-26 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-27 mmol/L
8-9 years: 21-28 mmol/L
≥10 years: 22-29 mmol/L
ANION GAP
<7 years: Not established
≥7 years: 7-15
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN
Males:
<12 months: Not established
1-17 years: 7-20 mg/dL
≥18 years: 8-24 mg/dL
Females:
<12 months: Not established
1-17 years: 7-20 mg/dL
≥18 years: 6-21 mg/dL
CREATININE
Males:
0-11 months: 0.17-0.42 mg/dL
1-5 years: 0.19-0.49 mg/dL
6-10 years: 0.26-0.61 mg/dL
11-14 years: 0.35-0.86 mg/dL
≥15 years: 0.74-1.35 mg/dL
Females:
0-11 months: 0.17-0.42 mg/dL
1-5 years: 0.19-0.49 mg/dL
6-10 years: 0.26-0.61 mg/dL
11-15 years: 0.35-0.86 mg/dL
≥16 years: 0.59-1.04 mg/dL
ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (eGFR)
≥ 18 years old: ≥60 mL/min/BSA (body surface area)
Estimated GFR calculated using the 2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation
Note: eGFR results will not be calculated for patients younger than 18 years old.
CALCIUM
<1 year: 8.7-11.0 mg/dL
1-17 years: 9.3-10.6 mg/dL
18-59 years: 8.6-10.0 mg/dL
60-90 years: 8.8-10.2 mg/dL
>90 years: 8.2-9.6 mg/dL
GLUCOSE
0-11 months: Not established
≥1 year: 70-140 mg/dL
Interpretation
Basic metabolic panel results are usually evaluated in conjunction with each other for patterns of results. A single abnormal test result could be indicative of something different than if more than 1 of the test results are abnormal. Many conditions will cause abnormal results including kidney failure, breathing problems, and diabetes-related complications.
Clinical Reference
1. Oh MS: Evaluation of renal function, water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 14
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84132
84295
82435
82374
84520
82565
82310
82947
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BMAMA | Basic Metabolic Panel, S | 24321-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AGAP | Anion Gap | 33037-3 |
| BUN | Bld Urea Nitrog (BUN), S | 3094-0 |
| CL | Chloride, S | 2075-0 |
| GLURA | Glucose, Random, S | 2345-7 |
| HCO3 | Bicarbonate, S | 1963-8 |
| CA | Calcium, Total, S | 17861-6 |
| NAS | Sodium, S | 2951-2 |
| KS | Potassium, S | 2823-3 |
| CRTSA | Creatinine, S | 2160-0 |
| EGFR1 | Estimated GFR (eGFR) | 2160-0 |