A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that measures eight different substances in one's blood. This diagnostic blood test measures the level of: 
- Glucose
 - Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
 - Creatinine
 - Sodium
 - Potassium
 - Chloride
 - CO2
 - Calcium
 - Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)