Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior. Discontinue biotin consumption 72 hours before collection.
- Turnaround: 2-4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
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.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR Blood Test
Glucose
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.
Hemoglobin A1c
Lab Note: Biomarkers tested may vary slightly between labs.
Benefits
- Review your cholesterol, triglycerides, and related lipid values in one panel.
- See your blood glucose alongside your two to three month A1c average.
- Check kidney-related markers, including BUN, creatinine, and eGFR.
- Get liver-related markers such as albumin, bilirubin, AST, and ALT.
- Review sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, and calcium levels together.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a broad look at your overall health markers.
- You are working to improve your fitness and want measurable data.
- You want to keep track of your cholesterol and blood sugar.
- You would like kidney, liver, and electrolyte markers included in one panel.
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. Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior. Discontinue biotin consumption 72 hours before collection.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect results in 2-4 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 in one blood draw. Lipid values describe fats and cholesterol in your blood, A1c reflects average glucose over two to three months, and the CMP-14 adds kidney, liver, and electrolyte information. Together they offer a broad snapshot, though not a complete clinical evaluation.
4. How do I interpret the results?
No single number tells the whole story. Patterns across your results, along with your symptoms, medical history, medications, and how you prepared, give them meaning. Each marker offers a different kind of information, and measured values, calculated values, and ratios should be read accordingly. Your healthcare provider can help put it all 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?
Start by sharing them with a qualified healthcare provider. An out-of-range value is not a diagnosis, and it does not automatically call for treatment. Your provider can look at how several results fit together and decide whether any further evaluation makes sense for you.
Pre-test preparation
Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior. Discontinue biotin consumption 72 hours before collection.
