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BMP
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Basic Metabolic Panel - 7 tests (also know as "CHEM-7". The 7 parts of the CHEM-7 include tests for:
Four Electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-, (HCO3-) or CO2) Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine Glucose |
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Na+
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Serum Sodium
Normal Range: 136 - 144 mEq/L |
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K+
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Serum Potassium - helps nerves and muscles communicate; helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells; levels are mainly controlled by the hormone aldosterone
Normal Range: 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L |
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Cl-
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Serum Chloride - works with other electrolytes such as K, Na, and CO2 to help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance
Normal Range: 101 - 111 mmol/L |
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(HCO3-) or CO2
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Bicarbonate - In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called bicarbonate (HCO3-)
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BUN
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Blood Urea Nitrogen - what forms when protein breaks down. If the kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, the BUN level rises. A high BUN usually means that kidney function is less than normal.
Normal Range: 7 - 20 mg/dL |
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Cr
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Creatinine - a waste product that is made when your body breaks down protein you eat and when muscles are injured. A high serum (blood) creatinine level means kidney damage
Normal Range: 0.8 - 1.4 mg/dL |
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Serum Glucose
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The body uses this type of sugar for energy. Abnormal glucose levels can indicate diabetes or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Blood glucose may be measured on a fasting basis (collected after an 8-10 hour fast), randomly (anytime), or post-prandial (after a meal).
Normal Range: Fasting: 65 - 110 mg/dL Post-prandial: 100 - 140 mg/dL |
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HbA1c
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Hemoglobin A1c - Not part of the BMP, but a separate test for blood sugar levels. The amount of hemoglobin A1c will reflect the last several weeks of blood sugar levels, typically encompassing a period of 120 days
Goal Range for Diabetics: <7% |
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