what is basic metabolic panel
Basic Metabolic Panel. The basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a set of seven to eight blood tests thatmeasure certain nutrients and electrolytes essential for basic body functions. The basic metabolic panel typically measures the serum or plasma levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate in the body. The BMP is also used to test other electrolytes such as: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and glucose to check for or rule out diabetes or kidney disease.