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BASIC METABOLIC PANEL

A basic metabolic panel is a group of tests that helps measure essential functions in your body.

The following tests that make up the basic metabolic panel:

BUN (blood urea nitrogen) test measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood to identify your kidney function.
Creatinine which could tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning
Glucose, which checks your blood sugar levels
Albumin is a protein that could change with kidney and liver disease
CO2 (carbon dioxide or bicarbonate), that references the lung and kidney function
Calcium, which may help to determine if there is a kidney bone or parathyroid problem (a gland in the neck)
Sodium is one of the salts in the body
Potassium, another salt in the body
Chloride

WHY SHOULD I GET TESTED?
To provide important information on your body’s metabolism, which includes the current status of your kidneys, electrolyte levels, acid/base balance, and blood glucose level.

WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?
You should be tested as part of your routine health exam or if you have been hospitalized.

TEST PREPARATION
Fasting (nothing but water) may be required for 10 to 12 hours prior to blood draw.

Why do I need this test?
A basic metabolic panel is a group of tests that helps measure essential functions in your body.