Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ — inpatient
In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $9.73 to $9.73, with a median of $9.73.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Medical Center Hackettstown, NJ Basic Metabolic Panel Total Ca | $9.73 | $362.00 | 97% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9.73, median $9.73, highest $9.73.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $25.35 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.