Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Sheldon, IA
In Sheldon, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test): from $64.00 to $64.00, with a median of $64.00.
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 Mar 4, 2026 and Mar 4, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon, IA BASIC METABOLIC PANEL 80048 | $64.00 | $80.00 | 20% | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $64.00, median $64.00, highest $64.00.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $64.00. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.