A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a test that measures eight different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body's chemical balance and metabolism. Metabolism is the process of how the body uses food and energy. A BMP includes tests for the following:
Glucose is a type of sugar and your body's main source of energy.
Calcium is one of the body's most important minerals. Calcium is essential for the proper functioning of your nerves, muscles, and heart.
Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride. These are electrolytes and electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases in your body.
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine, are waste products removed from your blood by your kidneys.
Abnormal levels of any of these substances or a combination of them can be a sign of a serious health problem.
Other names: chemistry panel, chemistry screen, chem 7, electrolyte panel
Is there anything else I need to know about a BMP?
There is a similar test to a BMP called a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). A CMP includes the same eight tests as a BMP, plus six more tests, which measure certain proteins and liver enzymes. The additional tests are:
Albumin, a protein made in the liver
Total protein, which measures the total amount of protein in the blood
ALP (alkaline phosphatase), ALT (alanine transaminase), and AST (aspartate aminotransferase). These are different enzymes made by the liver.
Bilirubin, a waste product made by the liver
Your provider may order a CMP instead of a BMP to get a more complete picture of the health of your organs or to check for liver disease or other specific conditions.
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