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