This section of the standard describes each of these at a high level, and what they may contain. The way in which they get into the file in the first place is covered in Part 2. How Office files are composed â how to break a file into its constituent parts, and how those parts can relate to one another.
What It Is. A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that gives information about: sugar (glucose) and calcium levels in the blood. how the kidneys are functioning. the body's electrolyte and fluid balance.
A BMP is commonly ordered as part of routine medical exam or physical. It's also often ordered for emergency room patients because it can provide information on medical problems causing chemical imbalances in the body that may need immediate attention.