Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Sample Type

• Blood and urine samples
• 1 mL serum collected in SST

Who should get tested?

A Comprehensive metabolic panel is most commonly ordered as part of routine blood work, but your doctor may order a CMP on its own if they suspect liver or kidney disease. Additionally, A CMP on its own can tell you important information about your organ function, electrolyte balance, and metabolism. Moreover, it can also aid in the diagnosis of many different conditions such as liver and kidney disease or diabetes.

Turnaround time

• Note: Result turnaround times are only an estimate and may be subject to change.
• Test turnaround time for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is typically 3-5 business days.

Patient Preparation

• The  Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) requires fasting (no food or drink, only water) for 8-12 hours before your appointment.

Individual Test Information

• Glucose, a type of sugar and your body's main source of energy.
• Calcium, one of the body's most important minerals. Calcium is essential for proper functioning of your nerves, muscles, and heart.
• Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride. These are electrolytes, electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases in your body.
• Albumin, a protein made in the liver.
• Total protein, which measures the total amount of protein in the blood.
• ALP (alkaline phosphatase), ALT (alanine transaminase), and AST (aspartate aminotransferase). These are different enzymes made by the liver.
• Bilirubin, a waste product made by the liver.
• BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine, waste products removed from your blood by your kidneys.¹

References

1. “Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): MedlinePlus Medical Test.” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2 Mar. 2021, medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/.