Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Natchitoches, LA — inpatient
In Natchitoches, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $92.00 to $136.40, with a median of $114.20.
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 Mar 18, 2026 and Mar 18, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Natchitoches, LA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District lowest Natchitoches, LA BASIC METABOLIC PANEL | $92.00 | $230.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches, LA LECH BASIC METABOLIC PANEL | $136.40 | $341.00 | 60% | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $92.00, median $114.20, highest $136.40 — a 1.5× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $114.20 — 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.