What Is a CMP Blood Test?

Q: What Is a CMP Blood Test?

CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) explained: 14 blood tests covering kidney, liver, electrolytes, protein, and glucose — the most comprehensive single blood screening.

A CMP is a broad blood screening that measures 14 substances reflecting kidney, liver, electrolyte, protein, and glucose status.

What It Covers

Kidney: BUN, creatinine, eGFR
Liver: ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, protein
Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2
Other: glucose, calcium

What It Screens For

Diabetes
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Electrolyte imbalances
Nutritional status

When Ordered

Annual physical
Pre-operative
Monitoring chronic conditions
Investigating symptoms

Source: NLM MedlinePlus, American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

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