Basic metabolic panel (BMP)

chemistry

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

byproduct of protein breakdown in the liver; assess kidney function

Creatinine (CREAT)

muscle waste excreted by the kidneys; assess kidney function

Ca

mineral component of bone; measures electrolyte and muscle function

Mg

important for electrical transmission (nerves, muscles); measures electrolyte and muscle function

GLU

blood glucose, controlled by insulin and glucagon; indicates blood sugar levels

CO2

gaseous waste product of cellular aerobic metabolism; indicates A-B balance

Standard electrolyte panel: Na, K, Cl

important for electrical transmission (nerves, muscles); assess fluid balance and cardiac monitoring

Total bilirubin (TBILI)

byproduct of heme breakdown in the liver; evaluates liver function

Total protein (TP)

all proteins circulating in blood (predominantly albumin); insight on nutritional and immune status