Lab Values - Bmp

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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%