--- title: Basic Metabolic Panel Test type: test id: bmp url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/basic-metabolic-panel" price_usd: 20.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 26.99 cpt: 80048 category: Metabolic Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=basic-metabolic-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Basic Metabolic Panel Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $20.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($26.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 80048 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 8 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Basic Metabolic Panel test tell you? 8 essential blood chemistry markers covering kidney function, blood sugar, and electrolyte balance. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? 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. ## Biomarkers measured - [Glucose](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/glucose) - [BUN](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/bun) - [Creatinine](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/creatinine) - [Sodium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/sodium) - [Potassium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/potassium) - [Chloride](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/chloride) - [CO2](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/carbon-dioxide) - [Calcium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/calcium) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $20.99 | $26.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $22.99 | $28.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Basic Metabolic Panel test cost? 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. ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 8–12 hours is recommended. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - Chronic kidney disease (N18.9) - Electrolyte imbalance (E87.8) - [Type 2 diabetes](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/diabetes-screening) (E11.9) - Dehydration (E86.0) ## Common questions about the Basic Metabolic Panel test ### BMP vs CMP — what's the difference? The [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) adds 6 liver-function tests (ALT, AST, ALP, albumin, total protein, bilirubin) to the BMP's 8 metabolic tests. CMP is more thorough and only $5 more — most people should order it instead. BMP is the right call when you specifically need kidney/electrolyte monitoring without liver markers. ### How much does a BMP cost without insurance? TestWell charges $20.99 — vs $29 at Quest Direct and typically $50-$120 at hospital outpatient labs. Same Quest or Labcorp draw and result. ### Do I need to fast for a BMP? Yes — 9-12 hours of fasting (water only) for accurate glucose. Other markers don't strictly require fasting, but fasting gives the cleanest reading. ### What's the CPT code for a BMP? 80048 (Basic Metabolic Panel). HSA/FSA eligible. ### How often should I get a BMP? Annually for healthy adults under 40. Every 3-6 months if monitoring blood pressure medication, diuretics, or kidney function. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=basic-metabolic-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 1–3 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [CMP vs BMP: What's the Difference, and Which Metabolic Panel Do You Need?](https://www.test-well.com/guides/cmp-vs-bmp) - [Metabolic Lab Testing: Which Panel Do You Actually Need?](https://www.test-well.com/guides/metabolic-lab-testing) - [All Metabolic Health tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/metabolic-health) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/basic-metabolic-panel Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.