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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Test Code: 10231

CPT Code(s): 80053

Includes: Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen

Methodology: See individual test

Clinical Significance: See individual test

Alternative Name(s): CMP, Metabolic Panels

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Sodium

Test Code: 836

CPT Code(s): 84295

Includes: Sodium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Clinical Significance: Sodium measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's Disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.

Alternative Name(s): NA, NA+

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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Test Code: 823

CPT Code(s): 84460

Includes: AST

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Test Code: 822

CPT Code(s): 84450

Includes: AST

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Protein, Total, Serum

Test Code: 754

CPT Code(s): 84155

Includes: Total Protein

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.

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Potassium, Serum

Test Code: 733

CPT Code(s): 84132

Includes: Potassium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

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Creatinine

Test Code: 375

CPT Code(s): 82565

Includes: Creatinine and EGRF

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Chloride

Test Code: 330

CPT Code(s): 82435

Includes: Chloride

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

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Calcium

Test Code: 303

CPT Code(s): 82310

Includes: Calcium

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Test Code: 294

CPT Code(s): 84520

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

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