BMP vs. BNP

Posted By: brighteyes on 2007-09-05
In Reply to: Lab help - countrymt

Subject: BMP vs. BNP

Just remember that the BMP (basic metabolic panel) is a panel of tests (glucose, electrolytes, calcium, BUN and creatinine) so there will be multiple results for that, each assigned to the individual test: "glucose 102, potassium 4.3" etc.

The BNP (B-Natriuretic Peptide) is one test used to assess congestive heart failure.

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Lab help - countrymt
- BMP vs. BNP - brighteyes
- It sure could be a BNP that high. The BMP has several - values on it. Pt post-MI or other heart-related fi
  - ...heart-related findings? Usually elevated after - such events. NM
    - Okay, thank you-Sounded really - countrymt

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