Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) 9179

A comprehensive metabolic test panel, commonly called a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), is a group of 14 blood tests used to assess metabolism, chemical balance, organ function, and overall health status.

Key Components

The CMP measures these substances

• Glucose (blood sugar)
• Calcium
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride
• Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate)
• Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• Creatinine
• Albumin
• Total protein

• Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

• Bilirubin

What CMP Evaluates

• Kidney function (BUN, creatinine)
• Liver function (ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin)
• Blood sugar regulation (glucose)
• Electrolyte and fluid balance (sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide)
• Protein levels (total protein, albumin)
• Calcium balance

Typical Uses

• Routine health screening
• Monitoring chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, kidney/liver disease)
• Evaluating symptoms like fatigue, weakness, or confusion
• checking for medication side effects.