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Basic Metabolic Panel, Plasma
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Basic Metabolic Panel, Plasma
Quest DiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
The Basic Metabolic Panel is a set of 8 tests that give important information about the body's chemical balance and metabolism. This includes checking the body's electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney function, and acid-base balance. It's often part of a regular health check-up or when you're admitted to the hospital.
Why might someone need this test?Providers order this test for routine health screenings, hospital admissions, and to keep an eye on patients with conditions like high blood pressure, especially if they're taking certain medications. It helps in diagnosing and managing conditions related to changes in the body's chemical balance, such as kidney failure, respiratory issues, and cognitive impairments.
What does this test measure?• Sodium: Helps maintain normal fluid distribution and pressure in the body.
• Potassium: Crucial for muscle and nerve function.
• Chloride: Maintains body fluid volume, acidity, and electrical neutrality.
• Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Assesses the body's acid-base balance.
• Glucose: The body's main energy source.
• Calcium: Essential for nerve, muscle, and heart functions, and bone health.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Indicates protein metabolism and kidney function.
• Creatinine: A muscle waste product, indicating kidney health.
• eGFR: Estimates kidney function based on creatinine and other factors.
What type of sample is required?1 mL of plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is needed for this test.
Additional test information
The Basic Metabolic Panel is a set of 8 tests that give important information about the body's chemical balance and metabolism. This includes checking the body's electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney function, and acid-base balance. It's often part of a regular health check-up or when you're admitted to the hospital.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Plasma
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
About this test
The Basic Metabolic Panel is a set of 8 tests that give important information about the body's chemical balance and metabolism. This includes checking the body's electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney function, and acid-base balance. It's often part of a regular health check-up or when you're admitted to the hospital.
Why might someone need this test?Providers order this test for routine health screenings, hospital admissions, and to keep an eye on patients with conditions like high blood pressure, especially if they're taking certain medications. It helps in diagnosing and managing conditions related to changes in the body's chemical balance, such as kidney failure, respiratory issues, and cognitive impairments.
What does this test measure?• Sodium: Helps maintain normal fluid distribution and pressure in the body.
• Potassium: Crucial for muscle and nerve function.
• Chloride: Maintains body fluid volume, acidity, and electrical neutrality.
• Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Assesses the body's acid-base balance.
• Glucose: The body's main energy source.
• Calcium: Essential for nerve, muscle, and heart functions, and bone health.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Indicates protein metabolism and kidney function.
• Creatinine: A muscle waste product, indicating kidney health.
• eGFR: Estimates kidney function based on creatinine and other factors.
What type of sample is required?1 mL of plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is needed for this test.
Additional details
The Basic Metabolic Panel is a set of 8 tests that give important information about the body's chemical balance and metabolism. This includes checking the body's electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney function, and acid-base balance. It's often part of a regular health check-up or when you're admitted to the hospital.
Highlighted health areas
- Kidney
- Electrolytes
- Metabolic function
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Creatinine
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Calcium
- Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Glucose (Blood)