Synonyms: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

NOTICE: This is a component of the Female Anti-Aging Panel and Basic General Health Panel which may be more appealing than ordering this test alone.

Why It Is Done

Your doctor may order a comprehensive metabolic panel as part of a regular health examination. Your doctor may use this test to check on a medical condition, such as high blood pressure, or to help diagnose a medical condition, such as diabetes

Test Overview

A comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function.

This panel measures the blood levels of:
Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen

How To Prepare:

Fast 10-12 hours prior to blood draw