basic abnormal metabolic panel

Posted by karensays @karensays, 3 days ago

What does a basic metabolic panel mean?

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What does a basic metabolic panel (BMP) include?
A basic metabolic panel measures the following substances in your blood:

Glucose: Glucose (blood sugar) is your body’s main source of energy. Elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia) is often a sign of diabetes.
Calcium: Calcium is one of the most important and common minerals in your body. Your body stores most of it in your bones, but you also need calcium in your blood. Blood calcium is essential for keeping your nerves, muscles and heart healthy.
BUN (blood urea nitrogen): This is a measurement of urea, which is a waste product that your kidneys help remove from your blood.
Creatinine: This is a waste product that comes from digesting dietary protein and the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. Your kidneys filter it and remove it from your blood.
A BMP also measures the following four electrolytes:

Sodium: Most of your sodium comes from the food you eat. It’s critical in helping your cells maintain the right balance of fluid. Your kidneys help regulate your body’s sodium levels.
Potassium: Potassium helps your nerves and muscles function. It has other roles, as well.
Bicarbonate: Bicarbonate indicates the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in your blood. It helps maintain a healthy acid-base (pH) balance.
Chloride: Chloride helps your cells maintain the right balance of fluid.

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Hi @karensays, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You bring up a great question asking more about a basic metabolic panel and I see @scottrl commented with details of what the basic panel includes.

I am confused. You mention abnormal in your description. If you are comfortable it will help others to know a bit more about your situation.

Are you saying you you’ve had the blood test with some abnormal results? If so, what specifically is not in normal range?

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