Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Checks blood sugar, electrolytes, and liver and kidney function.

Performing LabsQuest Diagnostics, Access Medical Laboratories

Specimen TypeBlood

Collection LocationAt Home or Lab Visit

Fasting RequiredNo

About Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) provides a broad assessment of your body’s internal balance by measuring 14 key markers related to kidney function, liver health, blood sugar regulation, and electrolyte balance. It evaluates glucose levels for signs of metabolic issues like diabetes, liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) to detect inflammation or damage, and proteins like albumin and total protein to gauge your nutritional and liver status. These markers offer early warning signs for conditions ranging from liver disease to malnutrition.

The panel also checks your kidney function using creatinine and BUN levels, which reflect how well your kidneys are filtering waste. In addition, it analyzes vital electrolytes—sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, and calcium—that regulate hydration, pH, nerve signaling, and muscle function. Because these systems are interconnected, the CMP is often used for routine screening or ongoing monitoring of chronic illnesses, making it one of the most valuable tools for catching imbalances before they become serious health issues.

14 Biomarkers Included

Glucose

A sugar that fuels every cell and organ and signals early signs of diabetes when elevated.

Alanine Aminotransferase

An enzyme released from liver cells that reveals early signs of liver stress, inflammation, or damage.

Aspartate Aminotransferase

An enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism that signals liver or heart damage when released into the bloodstream.

Creatinine

A breakdown product of creatine phosphate in the muscle and typically filtered out by the kidneys.

Alkaline Phosphatase

An enzyme important for many processes in your liver and bones; high levels can indicate disease in these areas.

Total Bilirubin

A byproduct of the breakdown of blood cells that reflects liver processing and signals risks for liver disease, bile duct problems, and red blood cell breakdown.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A nitrogen-rich waste product that reflects kidney function and hydration status.

Chloride

An electrolyte that plays a critical role in maintaining your body's salt-water balance.

Bicarbonate

An electrolyte used by the body to help neutralize excess acids in your blood and maintain pH balance.

Sodium

An electrolyte that regulates fluid balance, mineral balance, and blood pressure in your body.

Potassium

A mineral that powers cells, supports heart rhythm, and protects against high blood pressure and stroke.

Calcium

A mineral that supports bones, muscles, and nerves while signaling risks of kidney, parathyroid, or bone disorders.

Total Protein

A combined level of all proteins in the blood, used to assess nutritional status, liver function, and chronic inflammation.

Albumin

A protein that maintains fluid balance and carries hormones, vitamins, and drugs through your bloodstream.