BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP)

GOAL

Measure factors for weight loss & management.

TREATMENT

Blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, and kidney function.

DOWNTIME

None

COST

$At Lab's pricing

Dr. Alcarez, DO

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is a highly experienced Primary Care Physician with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments for over 5 years. With an educational background from Boston University, she has cultivated her expertise in a range of specialized areas, including Fillers, Radiesse, and Sculptra for body and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Alcarez is also extremely-versed in wellness and weight loss treatments. With her holistic approach, Dr. Alcarez strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and motional well-being of her patients.

Dr. Arcilla, Board-Certified

Dr. Rhodora Arcilla, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years and exceptional experience in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments like toxins and fillers. She also specializes in weight loss, hair loss treatment, acne treatment, scar revision, and general skin care. She graduated cum laude from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and has completed her family medicine residency training at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Arcilla is committed to a holistic approach to patient care based on patients’ needs to achieve optimum result and patients’ well-being.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY HAVE A BASIC METABOLIC PANEL?

A basic metabolic panel examines a blood sample for eight distinct chemicals. Glucose, calcium, salt, potassium, carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen are examples of these compounds. The test may reveal significant clues about your kidney health, metabolism, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels. Before beginning weight reduction therapies at StudioMD, our doctor will request a BPM check as part of your physical examination. In the process, he might also utilize them to keep track of particular health issues.

HOW DO I READ MY TEST RESULTS?

Various factors, including your age, gender, medical history, the test's methodology, and others, could affect the test's results. You should always ask your doctor for clarification on the significance of your test results. Primarily because each metric within the test's normal adult range can change between laboratories. But also because out-of-range results can be triggered by a variety of medical issues. Dehydration, complications from diabetes, lung issues, and issues with the kidneys or the liver are a few examples. Your doctor will often prescribe one or more follow-up tests if a test result is abnormally high or low in order to figure out the reason.

HOW MUCH DO BMP TEST COST?

A basic metabolic panel's price can change depending on a variety of variables. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, where you have your BMP performed, whether or not you have insurance, and whether or not you have other blood tests performed. Generally speaking, a BMP test at a lab costs between $30 and $80.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL AND A BASIC METABOLIC PANEL?

The Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) places a greater emphasis on liver testing than the Basic Metabolic Panel. This includes total protein, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), albumin, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase assays (Alk Phos). Both AST and ALT are enzymes generated in the liver. High levels of either enzyme may indicate liver damage brought on by a virus or alcohol, among other things.

DOES TAKING THIS TEST INVOLVE ANY RISK?

Although extremely unusual, there are very small hazards associated with having a blood test done with a needle. These include bruising, dizziness, infection, and bleeding. When the needle prickles your arm or hand, you could feel a slight sting or pain. Also possible is post-injection soreness at the injection site.