Your metabolism is the life force of all your body’s energy, turning what you eat into the fuel to support vital functions including heart rate, brain function and breathing. A metabolic test can reveal how the pieces involved are working to support your body’s needs.
This comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) blood test measures essential components in your blood (including sugars, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes and waste products) that contribute to your overall health and provide information on the functioning status of your metabolism, liver and kidneys. When reviewed by your healthcare provider, a CMP test with a clinical examination may help detect certain health conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, liver inflammation or electrolyte imbalances.
Note: A CMP panel may reveal results that suggest abnormal thyroid function, but it does not directly measure thyroid function. To assess your thyroid function, consider our Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test or the Thyroid Health Blood Test Package, which also provides TSH results.
Preparation: Fast for 12 hours (no food or drink, except water).
An electrically charged mineral (electrolyte) that helps regulate fluid and acid-base balance within the body.
A measure of a group of proteins that function to help transport nutrients and help the body fight infections.
A mineral essential to bone and muscle health.
An enzyme found in the cells of the liver and other tissue.
A waste product produced by the liver as it breaks down red blood cells.
A protein waste product removed from the blood by the kidneys.
An electrically charged mineral (electrolyte) necessary for healthy muscle and nerve function that also helps maintain fluid balance.
An electrically charged mineral (electrolyte) vital to a cell’s ability to take in nutrients and remove waste; it is also essential for muscle function and regulating fluid balance.
The primary type of sugar found in your blood.
The total amount of proteins (including albumin) found in the blood that helps determine overall nutritional status.
The main protein that circulates in the blood, which provides tissue nourishment, carries substances (such as hormones and drugs) in the blood, and helps keep fluids within the blood vessels.
A waste product created by the body’s metabolism that helps maintain the body’s acid-base balance (pH) in the form of the electrolyte bicarbonate.
An enzyme found mostly in the cells of the liver and kidney.
An enzyme found in the cells throughout the body but mostly in the cells of the heart and liver.
A muscle-produced waste product filtered out by the kidneys.
A comparison of BUN levels to creatinine levels, two waste products filtered by the kidneys.
A calculation (factored from your serum creatinine level, age, and gender) used to determine your level of kidney function; the higher your eGFR number, the better your kidneys are working; low results may be a sign of kidney disease.
While 6 in 10 adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 have two or more, changes in lifestyle and behavior (like being more physically active or eating a healthy diet) can prevent or control many of these conditions.¹
In consultation with your healthcare provider, a CMP test can be used to monitor the use of certain medications to check for kidney-related or liver-related side effects.²
A healthy diet and regular physical activity are essential for long-term health benefits and for the prevention of chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.³
A healthy diet and regular physical activity are essential for long-term health benefits and for the prevention of chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.³
This test can provide a comprehensive look at your overall metabolic health. Empower yourself with better insight into your health.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Chronic Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed May 6, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm
2. Testing.com. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). Updated July 29, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.testing.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Causes of Obesity. Updated March 21, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/risk-factors/risk-factors.html
Cleveland Clinic. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). Reviewed November 9, 2021. Accessed August 23, 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22058-comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp
<p>1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Chronic Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Reviewed May 6, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/" target="_blank" title="National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm</a></p> <p>2. Testing.com. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). Updated July 29, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. <a href="https://www.testing.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/" target="_blank" title="CMP Blood Test (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.testing.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/</a></p> <p>3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Causes of Obesity. Updated March 21, 2022. Accessed October 27, 2022. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/risk-factors/risk-factors.html" target="_blank" title="Risk Factors for Obesity">https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/risk-factors/risk-factors.html</a></p> <p>Cleveland Clinic. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). Reviewed November 9, 2021. Accessed August 23, 2023. <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22058-comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp" target="_blank" title="Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22058-comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp</a></p>
Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.
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View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the amount of red and white blood cells in your body. A CMP test measures various substances in the blood to determine your overall metabolic health.4 Under consultation with your provider, a CMP test may help screen for conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver inflammation or electrolyte imbalances.
Healthcare providers typically recommend routine blood tests, such as a CMP test, be performed once a year.4 You should consult with a healthcare provider if you have any questions about your results, or if your results are outside of the standard range.
Yes, fasting is typically required for a metabolic panel test. You should fast for 12 hours before the test. You can drink water; however, avoid food and other beverages, including coffee or tea.
Fasting ensures more accurate results for certain components of the CMP test.
Reading CMP test results involves comparing your values to the provided reference ranges, which indicate normal levels for each component. The CMP test measures glucose, electrolytes, kidney and liver function markers, and proteins. It provides important information about your metabolism (how your body uses food and energy) and the balance of certain chemicals in your body.
Note: This test is not intended to diagnose any specific medical condition. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for proper interpretation of CMP test results.
A normal CMP test result is when all values within the panel fall within the normal reference ranges. For example, a normal CMP result would have all 14 different components within their respective normal ranges When reviewing your metabolic panel test results, the reference ranges are listed alongside your individual values in the report.
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