Also known as: BMP, Basic Metabolic Panel (8), Chem-7, Chem-8
The short answer
Basic Metabolic Panel measures Glucose, BUN and Creatinine plus 5 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $20.99 plus a $6 lab fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$150
cash pay
Other Labs
$30
+ lab fees
TestWell
$20.99
+ $6 lab fee
The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests. It measures 8 key substances in your blood to evaluate kidney function, blood sugar levels, and electrolyte/fluid balance. It's often used as a baseline health screen and to monitor chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
8-test metabolic snapshot: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, CO2, chloride, BUN, creatinine. A smaller, cheaper alternative to the 14-test CMP when liver markers aren't needed.
Patients monitoring kidney function or electrolyte balance, anyone on diuretics or hypertension medication, athletes tracking hydration markers, or anyone who wants a basic metabolic check without liver enzymes.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
8 biomarkers tested
Your Basic Metabolic Panel results will include values for each of the 8 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
Fasting for 8–12 hours is recommended. Water is okay.
A Basic Metabolic Panel test costs $20.99 at TestWell — $26.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $150.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $20.99 | $26.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $150.00 | $150.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
Lab test codes: Quest test code 10165 · Labcorp test no. 322758 · BioReference code 2555-1. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$20.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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