What Does a CMP Test For?
CMP screens 14 substances reflecting organ function and metabolism.
Components
- Kidney: BUN, creatinine, eGFR
- Liver: ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, protein
- Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2
- Other: glucose, calcium
Abnormal Results
- High glucose: diabetes
- High creatinine: kidney disease
- High ALT/AST: liver damage
Source: American Association for Clinical Chemistry, NLM MedlinePlus.
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