Basic Metabolic Panel (Conventional Units)

BMP

Up to 24 hours

Colorimetric, Photometric & Enzymatic

Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, Total Calcium, Fasting Glucose.

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

"The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) measures key biomarkers to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and fluid balance, bone health and (random) blood sugar levels. It is widely used to screen for underlying conditions, diagnose symptoms, and monitor medication side effects or disease progression.

Test Includes: Fasting Glucose, Creatinine, BUN, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Total Calcium.

Results will be reported in conventional units (mass/vol e.g. mg/dL)."

Serum or Plasma

2 mL

Serum (SST; Gold Top or plain serum; Red Top) - Preferred Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top) - acceptable Fluoride Oxalate Plasma (Grey Top)

Patients are recommended to fast for 8 hours (but no longer than 16 hours) prior to collection.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.