CMP & Metabolic Panel Guide
What the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) test for, what each component means, how to interpret your results, fasting requirements, and costs.
What Is a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)?
Learn what a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) blood test measures: all 14 components explained (kidney, liver, electrolytes, proteins, gl…
What Is a CMP Blood Test?
Understand the CMP blood test (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): how it works, what the 14 results tell your doctor, when it's ordered (annual…
What Is a BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel)?
BMP: 8 blood tests for kidney, electrolytes, and glucose. CMP adds 6 liver tests. When each is ordered.…
Do You Need to Fast for a CMP?
Fasting 8-12 hours recommended for accurate glucose. Water is fine. Medications usually OK.…
What Does a CMP Test For?
A CMP tests 14 substances: kidney, liver, electrolytes, proteins, glucose, and calcium.…
What Is Included in a CMP?
All 14 tests with normal ranges: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2, BUN, creatinine, eGFR, albumin, protein, ALT, AST, ALP.…
What Is a Metabolic Panel?
Metabolic panels (BMP and CMP) measure chemical balance, kidney function, electrolytes, and blood sugar. BMP has 8 tests; CMP has 14.…