Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Sandstone, MN — inpatient
In Sandstone, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $173.66 to $173.66, with a median of $173.66.
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 Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone, MN LAB BASIC METABOLIC PANEL | $173.66 | $235.00 | 26% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $173.66, median $173.66, highest $173.66.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $173.66 — 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.