CMP-14 Includes:
Glucose-Blood sugar level, the most direct test to discover diabetes, may be used not only to identify diabetes, but also to evaluate how one controls the disease.
Kidney Profile
Bun or Urea Nitrogen— BUN is another by-product of protein metabolism eliminated through the kidneys and an indicator of kidney function.
Creatinine, Serum— An indicator of kidney function.
Bun/Creatinine Ratio— Calculated by dividing the BUN by the Creatinine.
Glomerular Filtration (eGFR)— Provides an assessment of the filtering capacity of the kidney.
Fluids & Electrolytes
Sodium— One of the major salts in the body fluid, sodium is important in the body's water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
Potassium— Helps to control the nerves and muscles.
Chloride— Similar to sodium, it helps to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
Carbon Dioxide, Total — Used to help detect, evaluate, and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
Calcium - A mineral essential for development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. It is important also for the normal function of muscles, nerves and blood clotting).
Liver panel
Protein, Total— Together with albumin, it is a measure of the state of nutrition in the body.
Albumin— Serum one of the major proteins in the blood and a reflection of the general state of nutrition.
Globulin, Total — A major group of proteins in the blood comprising the infection fighting antibodies.
Albumin/Globulin Ratio — Calculated by dividing the albumin by the globulin.
Bilirubin, Total — A chemical involved with liver functions. High concentrations may result in jaundice.
Alkaline Phosphatase — A body protein important in diagnosing proper bone and liver functions.
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) — an enzyme found in skeletal and heart muscle, liver and other organs. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT) — an enzyme found primarily in the liver. Abnormalities may represent liver disease
Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, Total—A sterol in the blood. Knowing your cholesterol level may be as important as knowing your blood pressure. Elevated cholesterol is associated with an increasing risk of coronary heart disease.
HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoproteins are thought to take cholesterol away from cells and transport it back to the liver for processing or removal. They are known as the "good" cholesterol, since persons with high levels of HDL may have less heart disease. Low HDL levels could be the result of smoking and lack of exercise.
VLDL—Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) is one of three major lipoprotein particles, the other two being high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). Each one of the three particles contains a mixture of protein, cholesterol, and triglycerides, but all in varying amounts unique to each type of particle.
LDL Cholesterol Low-density lipoproteins contain the highest percentage of cholesterol and may be responsible for depositing cholesterol on the artery walls. Therefor, they are known as the "bad" cholesterol. Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio—is calculated by dividing the total cholesterol by the HDL cholesterol. It is the ratio used by physicians in determining your relative risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Triglycerides—Triglycerides are fat in the blood that are responsible for providing energy to the cells of the body. Triglycerides should be less than 400 mg/dl while even in a non-fasting state.
C-Reactive Protein CRP, hs, Cariac Risk Assessment (also specific or high sensitivity) is a marker of inflammation to the blood vessels and a predictor of risk for future myocardial infarctions. Cardiovascular tests ordered will vary based on patient symptoms as well as family history.
Homocysteine, an amino acid, plays a role in destroying the lining of your artery walls, promoting the formation of blood clots, and also accelerates the buildup of scar tissue. High levels of homocysteine may increase the chance of heart disease and stroke, especially if you have other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or family history. C-Reactive protein A substance in the blood that indicates the presence of inflammation and could warn of a heart attack in advance. Elevated amounts of the protein in men can triple their risk for heart attack and double their risk for stroke, elevated amounts in women can increase their heart attack risk up to seven times.
Lipoprotein A Lipoprotein subfraction tests separate two of the commonly measured lipoprotein fractions – HDL (High Density Lipoprotein, often called the good cholesterol) and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein, often called the bad cholesterol) – into subfractions based on their size, density, and/or electrical charge. Certain testing may also identify subfractions of VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein, also considered to be a bad cholesterol). Lipoproteins are a group of particles responsible for transporting lipids throughout the body. Each particle contains a combination of cholesterol, protein, triglyceride, and phospholipid molecules. The composition of the particles changes as they circulate in the blood; some molecules are removed and others are added. The result of this dynamic process is a spectrum of LDL, HDL, and VLDL lipoprotein particles that vary from fluffy and large (those with a high proportion of triglycerides) to dense and small (those with a high proportion of protein).