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Abbrev
CMP
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=MPC
EPIC=LAB17
SQ=MPCX (Mg Reflex)
EPIC=LAB9974 (Mg Reflex)
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens
are
not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
See Individual tests: Glucose, BUN,
Crea, Na, K, Cl, CO2,
Calcium, TP, Albumin, Alk Phos, TBili, AST, & ALT.
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimens are held for 7 days. CMP testing must be completed within 24 hours.