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CMP Complete Metabolic Profile
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Kidney Profile
October 9, 2023BMP Basic Metabolic Panel
Basic Metabolic Panel, is a series of blood tests that provides information about your heart, kidney function, and the muscular and respiratory systems. It’s a simpler version of the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP).
Components of the BMP: The BMP typically includes the following tests:
- Glucose – Measures blood sugar levels. Abnormal levels can indicate diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other metabolic conditions.
- Calcium – Vital for various physiological processes, including nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
- Sodium – An electrolyte that is essential for maintaining blood pressure, among other functions.
- Potassium – Another crucial electrolyte that’s necessary for proper cell function, nerve function, and muscle contractions.
- Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate) – It helps regulate the body’s pH balance and is an indicator of the respiratory system’s effectiveness.
- Chloride – An electrolyte that, along with sodium, helps control the balance of acid and base in your blood and also helps regulate blood pressure.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – Measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood from the waste product urea. Elevated levels might suggest impaired kidney function.
- Creatinine – Another indicator of kidney function. The kidneys filter out creatinine, so elevated levels can indicate kidney dysfunction.
Indications for a BMP:
- Routine Health Examination – It can be ordered as part of a regular health exam to provide an overview of a patient’s general health status.
- Symptom Assessment – If you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, weakness, frequent urination, or other unexplained symptoms, a BMP can help identify the cause.
- Medication Effects – To monitor potential side effects of medications, especially those that can affect kidney function.
- Disease Monitoring – For chronic conditions like hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or diabetes.
- Electrolyte Imbalances – To check for conditions like dehydration or fluid imbalance.
- Acute Events – Such as in emergency situations, to quickly assess a patient’s health or response to treatments.
As with any medical test, the BMP provides data that needs to be interpreted in context with other clinical information. Always discuss BMP results with a healthcare provider to gain a complete understanding of what the results mean for your specific health situation.
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