Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Lexington-Fayette, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $77.20 to $77.20, with a median of $77.20.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY Hc Basic Metabolic Panel Calcium Total - Bundled Charge | $77.20 | $193.00 | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $77.20, median $77.20, highest $77.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $79.95 — 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.