CPT Code(s)

82947, 83036, 80061, 80076, 82570, 82043

Includes

Glucose; Hemoglobin A1c; Lipid Panel; Hepatic Function Panel; Microalbumin, Random Urine with Creatinine; Creatinine, Serum

If Triglyceride is >400 mg/dL, Direct LDL will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 83721).

Methodology

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Reference Range(s)

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Clinical Significance

This panel is designed for individuals who have been newly diagnosed as having diabetes mellitus. This panel is also appropriate for individuals with diabetes receiving an annual visit. The panel affords the opportunity to assess fasting lipid levels, fasting glucose, HbA1C, liver function tests (albumin, total and direct bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, ALT, AST), UAE, spot urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, serum creatinine/ eGFR.
The grouping of these tests, readily identifiable as elements that adhere to guideline recommendations, is intended to facilitate the ready adherence to professional society clinical practice guidelines. Components of the test related to comprehensive diabetes evaluation, as outlined in the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2013. These are in broad agreement with the guidelines written by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.