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What is a chem 8 lab test for?

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Chem-8 or BMP (basic metabolic panel) or the older term SMA-8 (sequential multichannel analysis) refers to a blood test which measures the levels of 8 chemical compounds. The levels of these compounds are often used to diagnose and track the progression of certain medical conditions or monitor the body's responses to medications and/or toxins. These compounds include sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), chloride (Cl-), bicarbonate or carbon dioxide (CO2), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose and calcium (Ca2+). Chem-7 refers to all of the above except calcium.

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A chem 10 lab test is a venous blood test, and includes the following:

  • electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate
  • renal function studies: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine
  • glucose
  • elements: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus

P.S. A chem 7 lab test includes all of the above, minus the elements.

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