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What Does BMP Mean in Medical Terms?
BMP stands for basic metabolic panel. Blood panel of salts, kidney function and sugar.
basic metabolic panel
Blood panel of salts, kidney function and sugar.
Where you will see BMP
You will most often see BMP in laboratory orders and test results, kidney unit and dialysis charts.
Example
A laboratory request or report might list “BMP” as shorthand for basic metabolic panel.
Related abbreviations
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- 14-3-3 — 14-3-3 protein (CSF)
- 17-OHP — 17-hydroxyprogesterone
- 1h GTT — one-hour glucose challenge test
- 21-hydroxylase — 21-hydroxylase deficiency (CAH)
- 25-OH vitamin D — 25-hydroxyvitamin D
- 2g Na diet — two-gram sodium diet
- 3h GTT — three-hour glucose tolerance test
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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.