BMP

On my accounts BMP stands for basic metabolic panel which is usually ordered as routine screening along with others such as CBC, TSH, lipids, etc. Hope this helps.

• BNP/BMP confusion - Sandy
  • BNP vs BMP - SoCal
  • Bone morphogenic protein is used in orthopedics for bone fusion. It is a chemical; so, if you hear - BMP used in the laboratory section it is probably
    • basic metabolic panel. - Theresa
    • That should be morphogenetic, not morphogenic. - Theresa
  • BMP - sm
    • basic metabolic panel and brain natriuretic peptide - ditto this
      • The natriuretic peptides are produced by the heart. See inside. - Spice
        • Yah, I always wondered why they called it - ditto
          • BNP - B stands for Beta not brain. - ab
            • Sorry, but I have had them dictate brain or beta. - lm
            • No, it stands for brain according to Medical Abbreviations 9th Edition and the - Word Wiz!

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