Components
The version with seven tests is often referred to by medical professionals in USA as the "CHEM-7", or "SMA-7" (Sequential Multiple Analysis-7). The seven parts of a CHEM-7 are tests for:
- Four electrolytes:
- sodium (Na+)
- potassium (K+)
- chloride (Cl−)
- bicarbonate (HCO3−) or CO2
- blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- creatinine
- glucose
Calcium (Ca2+) is often considered part of the BMP, though, by definition, it is not part of the CHEM-7. A basic metabolic panel including calcium is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "CHEM-8".
Read more about this topic: Basic Metabolic Panel
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