what is in a basic metabolic panel
Topic Overview. A basic metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, and kidney function.Glucose is a type of sugar your body uses for energy. Electrolytes keep your body's fluids in balance.They also help keep your body working normally, including your heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and brain function.f you take any medicines, such as diuretics for high blood pressure, your doctor may order a basic metabolic panel to see if the medicines are affecting your kidneys or your electrolytes. Your doctor also may order this panel as part of a regular health examination or to help diagnose a medical condition.