Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast 12-14 hours before collection (stable diet 2-3 weeks, stop biotin 72 hours prior)
- Turnaround: 2-3 business days (may take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays)
What's Included
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.
Lipid Panel With Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total - A measurement used to assess heart health. Cholesterol is required by your body to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease.
- Triglycerides - Surplus fats transported in the bloodstream and provide energy to the body.
- HDL Cholesterol - High-density lipoproteins, or "good" cholesterol, take cholesterol away from the cells and transport it back to the liver for removal or processing.
- LDL Cholesterol - Low-density lipoproteins (calculation), or "bad" cholesterol, contain the highest percentage of cholesterol and are responsible for depositing cholesterol on the artery walls.
- Non HDL Cholesterol (Not Included with LabCorp): A measure of cholesterol carried outside of HDL particles.
- Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio - The Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio is a critical indicator of the balance between good and bad cholesterol in the body. A ratio of less than 5:1 is considered optimal, while a ratio higher than 6:1 indicates an increased risk of developing heart disease.
- VLDL Cholesterol (calculated, Labcorp only): Cholesterol carried by very low-density lipoproteins, which primarily transport triglycerides through the bloodstream.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Produced by the pituitary gland, this hormone helps the thyroid create T4 and T3.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: A hormone made by the thyroid that helps maintain metabolism and other body functions.
- T3 Uptake: Evaluates the number of blood proteins that carry thyroid hormones throughout the body.
- Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value comparing the amount of unbound (free) T4 to T4 bound to proteins in the blood.
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)
Uric Acid
Iron
Phosphorus
Phosphorus: An essential mineral found primarily in bones and teeth that supports energy production, cell function, and bone health. Abnormal blood levels may indicate kidney dysfunction or disorders affecting mineral balance.
Insulin, Fasting
Hemoglobin A1c
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD): An enzyme found in many tissues, including the liver, heart, muscles, and red blood cells, that is released into the blood when cells are damaged.
Benefits
- Brings glucose, insulin, and A1c together in one blood draw.
- Includes a lipid panel with a total cholesterol to HDL ratio.
- Covers kidney and liver markers alongside electrolytes.
- Adds a thyroid panel with TSH to your results.
- Includes a CBC with differential and platelets.
- Provides mineral and bone markers: iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a detailed look at your overall health in one panel.
- You are interested in blood sugar, insulin, and A1c results together.
- You want to check cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- You want thyroid results alongside your metabolic markers.
- You want kidney, liver, and blood cell information in one order.
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?
Yes, a little planning goes a long way. Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior. Stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect your results in 2-3 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 views of your health taken from one blood sample. Metabolic, lipid, thyroid, blood cell, and mineral markers each add a different perspective, while insulin and A1c add further detail on blood sugar. Together, they offer a broad snapshot that you and your healthcare provider can review.
4. How do I interpret the results?
Single numbers rarely tell the whole story. Meaning comes from patterns across the panel, viewed alongside your symptoms, medical history, medications, and how you prepared for the draw. Directly measured values, calculated ratios, and different marker types each carry different kinds of information, and they will not all move together. Your healthcare provider can help put them in context.
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 and book time with a qualified healthcare provider. An out-of-range value is a starting point for conversation, not a conclusion, and it may need to be read alongside other results in the panel. Your provider can explain what the findings mean for you and decide whether any follow-up is appropriate.
Pre-test preparation
- Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection.
- Fast for 12-14 hours prior to blood collection.
- Stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
