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BMP
BEE-EM-PEE · noun · slang
Basic metabolic panel; electrolytes plus glucose and kidney values.
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A blood test measuring electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2) along with glucose, creatinine, and BUN.
“Her potassium on the BMP is 6.2 — that's critical.”
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BMP In A Sentence
Her potassium on the BMP is 6.2 — that's critical.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'basic metabolic panel.'
People Also Ask
What does BMP stand for?
Basic metabolic panel — a blood test measuring electrolytes plus glucose, creatinine, and BUN.
What does a BMP tell clinicians?
It reveals electrolyte balance and kidney function, flagging problems like a dangerously high potassium.
How is a BMP different from a CBC?
A BMP measures chemistry values like electrolytes and kidney function, while a CBC counts blood cells.
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