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Chem 7
KEM SEV-en · noun · slang
A basic seven-test blood chemistry panel
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American slang for the basic metabolic panel of seven blood chemistry values (electrolytes, urea, creatinine, glucose).
“Order a Chem 7 and recheck his potassium.”
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Chem 7 In A Sentence
Order a Chem 7 and recheck his potassium.
Origin & Usage
From the seven analytes in the basic panel.
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What is a Chem 7?
It is American slang for the basic metabolic panel, a set of seven blood chemistry values including electrolytes, urea, creatinine, and glucose.
Why is it called Chem 7?
It is named for the seven analytes measured in the basic panel.
How is it used?
Doctors order it to check kidney function, electrolytes, and blood sugar, as when rechecking a patient's potassium.
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