A comprehensive metabolic panel is a group of chemical tests performed on the blood serum (the part of blood that doesn't contain cells).
These tests include total cholesterol, total protein, and various electrolytes. Electrolytes in the body include sodium, potassium, chlorine, and many others.
The rest of the tests measure chemicals that reflect liver and kidney function.
Alternative NamesMetabolic panel - comprehensive; Chem-20; SMA20; Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20; SMAC20; Metabolic panel 20
How the test is performedA blood sample is needed. For information on giving a blood sample from a vein, see venipuncture.
How to prepare for the testYou should not eat or drink for 8 hours before the test.
How the test will feelWhen the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performedThis test helps provide information about your body's metabolism. It give your doctor information about how your kidneys and liver are working, and can be used to evaluate blood sugar, cholesterol, and calcium levels, among other things.
Your doctor may order this test during a yearly exam or routine check up.
Normal Values**Note: Normal or "healthy" values for creatinine can vary with age. Normal value ranges for all tests may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Key to abbreviations:
Abnormal results can be due to a variety of different medical conditions, including kidney failure, breathing problems, and Diabetes-related complications. See the individual tests listed in the normal values section for detailed information.
What the risks areThere is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
A comprehensive metabolic panel is a group of chemical tests performed on the blood serum (the part of blood that doesn't contain cells).
This test provides an overall picture of your body's metabolism. Metabolism refers to all the physical and chemical processes in the body that use energy.
Alternative NamesMetabolic panel - comprehensive; Chem-20; SMA20; Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20; SMAC20; Metabolic panel 20
How the test is performedA blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
How to prepare for the testYou should not eat or drink for 8 hours before the test.
How the test will feelWhen the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performedThis test will give your doctor information about:
Your doctor may order this test during a yearly exam or routine checkup.
Normal Values**Note: Normal or healthy values for creatinine can vary with age. Normal value ranges for all tests may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
Key to abbreviations:
Abnormal results can be due to a variety of different medical conditions, including kidney failure, breathing problems, and diabetes-related complications. See the individual tests listed in the normal values section for detailed information.
What the risks areThere is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Review Date: 08/30/2011
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine (2/20/2011).
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There is no order of draw. A comprehensive metabolic panel is just one tube, an SST or serum separator tube.
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Comprehensive metabolic panel- This is a standard lab charge
Comprehensive metabolic panel short form.
A basic lab test. A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or CMP
CMP typically stands for comprehensive metabolic panel.
cmp-stands for "comprehensive metabolic panel" and 401.9 is a ICD9 code.
Comprehensive metabolic panel- This is a standard lab charge
Comprehensive panel metabolic screening is done on newborn babies to test for genetic disorders from birth. The panel comprises of many rare metabolic disorders which individually might occure very rare but when seen collectively the occurrence increase many fold. There are more than 100 metabolic disorders which can be detected in a newborn urine sample.
Comprehensive metabolic panel is the study of how long it takes the body to break down nutrients in the body without any motion or mobility. Comprehensive metabolic panels are study panels that can measure the propensity of a person to lose body fat based on the chemical break down of digested foods with a record of any activity.
Yes, according to Wikipedia.com, whether it's a "Comprehensive Metabolic Panel w eGFR" or a "Complete Metabolic Panel w eGFR", you typically need to fast for 10 to 12 hours before testing.