Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Alexandria, LA
In Alexandria, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test): from $21.58 to $21.58, with a median of $21.58.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 13, 2026 and Jan 13, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria, LA HC 80048 METABOLIC PANEL TOTAL CA | $21.58 | $83.00 | 74% | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $21.58, median $21.58, highest $21.58.
What it is
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that measures eight things: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. It gives a quick picture of blood sugar, fluid and electrolyte balance, and kidney function.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the eight tests. The blood draw (venipuncture) is often a separate charge.