Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fasting (except water) for at least 8 hours is required.
- Turnaround: 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
This panel combines kidney, metabolic, blood cell, cardiovascular, and hormone testing. Biomarkers may vary slightly between labs.
Cystatin C
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR Blood Test
Blood Sugar
Kidney Profile
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): A waste product formed when the body breaks down protein, normally removed by the kidneys.
- Creatinine, Serum: A waste product from normal muscle activity that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: A calculated value (BUN divided by creatinine) that can suggest conditions like dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): A calculated estimate of how effectively the kidneys filter waste from the blood, used to assess kidney function.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: The combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in the blood, which helps assess liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: A protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and transport substances through the blood.
- Globulin, Total: A group of blood proteins involved in immune defense, transporting substances, and other important body functions.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: A calculated value (albumin divided by globulin) that, alongside other results, can assist in evaluating liver problems.
- Bilirubin, Total: A yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells and processed by the liver. Elevated levels can cause jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme found primarily in the liver, bile ducts, and bones that can help identify liver or bone disorders.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT): An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues, such as the heart and muscles, that is released into the blood when cells are damaged.
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT): An enzyme that helps identify liver damage. Abnormal levels may represent liver disease.
Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: One of the major salts in your body fluid, important for water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
- Potassium: Helps control the function of your nerves and muscles.
- Chloride: Similar to sodium, it helps maintain your body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: A measure that primarily reflects bicarbonate in the blood, helping assess the body's acid-base balance.
- Calcium: A mineral essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, and for normal muscle, nerve, and blood clotting function.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells and Red Cell Indices
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from your cells. Iron deficiency can lower this count.
- Hemoglobin: A compound inside red cells that carries oxygen through your bloodstream and gives blood its red color.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): The average hemoglobin amount within a single red blood cell.
- MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): The average size of your red blood cells.
- RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): Measures the variation in volume and size among your red blood cells.
Platelets
- Platelet Count: Blood cell particles that play a role in forming blood clots.
- MPV (Mean Platelet Volume): The average size of platelets in the blood, providing information about platelet production and activity.
White Blood Cell Differential
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, created by your bone marrow to combat inflammatory and infectious conditions.
- Lymphocytes: B cells and T cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens, found mainly in your lymph system.
- Monocytes: Work alongside neutrophils to fight infections and clear away dead or damaged cells.
- Eos (Eosinophils): White blood cells that become active in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Help detect infections early, support wound healing, and respond to allergic reactions.
- Immature Granulocytes: A component of your white blood cell differential included in this panel. (Labcorp only)
Apolipoprotein B
Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein
NMR LipoProfile
- Total Cholesterol: The overall amount of cholesterol carried in the blood.
- Triglycerides: A type of fat carried in the bloodstream that the body uses for energy and storage.
- LDL Particles: Measures the number and size of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol particles to help assess heart disease risk.
- HDL Particles: Measures the number and size of HDL (“good”) cholesterol particles, which help carry cholesterol away from the arteries.
- VLDL Subclasses: Measures the number and size of VLDL particles, which carry fats in the blood.
- LP-IR Score: Uses lipoprotein measurements to estimate insulin resistance, which may be linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Testosterone, Free
Testosterone, Total
Estradiol
Estradiol: The primary form of estrogen during the reproductive years, produced mainly by the ovaries and in smaller amounts by the testes and other tissues. Helps regulate reproductive function, menstrual cycles, and bone health.
Progesterone
Progesterone: Measures the level of progesterone, a hormone that helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports pregnancy, and maintains hormonal balance.
Insulin, Fasting
Benefits
- Review kidney function with several complementary measurements.
- See detailed cholesterol and lipoprotein information beyond standard lipid results.
- Check blood sugar and fasting insulin side by side.
- Evaluate key hormones, including testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone.
- Get liver, electrolyte, and blood cell results in one panel.
Who Is This Test For?
- You have a family history of heart disease or diabetes.
- You notice fatigue, weight changes, or difficulty maintaining muscle mass.
- You have known kidney issues or are at risk of kidney disease.
- You are on hormone therapy or have symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
- You want a comprehensive look at cardiovascular and metabolic health.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?
Plan to fast before your draw. Fasting (except water) for at least 8 hours is required.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
3. What can my results tell me?
Think of this panel as several lenses on your health. Kidney and metabolic tests show how your organs and blood chemistry are working. Blood cell counts add a picture of your cells. Cholesterol and lipoprotein tests focus on cardiovascular risk, while insulin and hormone tests round out metabolic and hormonal balance.
4. How do I interpret the results?
Meaning comes from the pattern across your results, not from a single number. Each biomarker offers a different kind of information, and values will not all move together. Your symptoms, medical history, medications, and other lab findings all add context. Methods and reference ranges can also differ between labs, so review your report with a qualified healthcare provider.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
Stay calm, since one out-of-range value does not tell the whole story. Share your results with a qualified healthcare provider, who can look at them together and in the context of your health. Your provider will decide whether any further evaluation or testing is appropriate.
Pre-test preparation
