Test guide
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) measures eight different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body's fluid balance , your metabolism (the process your body uses to make energy from food you eat), and how well your kidneys are working. This test is often used to check your general health.
What it is for
A BMP can be used to screen or diagnose health conditions or monitor treatment. This test may also be used to check how well your body functions. It can provide information on your: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- BMP, chemistry panel, chemistry screen, chem 7, electrolyte panel
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