CMP Complete Metabolic Profile

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, is a group of blood tests that provides important information about your body’s chemical balance and metabolism. It helps doctors evaluate organ function, check for specific conditions, and monitor the status of chronic conditions and the effectiveness of medications.

Components of the CMP: The CMP typically includes the following tests:

1. Glucose – Evaluates blood sugar levels. Abnormal levels may be an indicator of diabetes or other metabolic conditions.
2. Calcium – Important for nerve function, muscle contraction, and clotting of blood.
3. Albumin – A protein made by the liver; a marker of nutritional status and liver function.
4. Total Protein – Measures albumin and all other proteins in serum; helps assess nutrition and overall health.
5. Sodium, Potassium, Carbon dioxide (Bicarbonate), and Chloride – Known as electrolytes, they help regulate heart rhythm, muscle function, and other physiological processes.
6. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – Measures the amount of nitrogen in blood that comes from the waste product urea. It checks kidney function.
7. Creatinine with Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) – Creatinine and GFR help assess kidney function.
8. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT), Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST), and Bilirubin – These are enzymes found in the liver and other tissues. They are primarily used to evaluate liver function.

Indications for a CMP:

1. Routine Health Check – Part of a routine physical exam to give a broad overview of overall health.
2. Symptom Assessment – If you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain or loss, or changes in appetite, a CMP can help determine the cause.
3. Medication Monitoring – To check the effects of medications on liver and kidney function, especially if you’re on medications that can damage these organs.
4. Disease Monitoring – For conditions like hypertension, liver disease, and diabetes.
5. Electrolyte Imbalance – To monitor known imbalances or symptoms of imbalances like fatigue, weakness, or arrhythmias.
6. Kidney Function Evaluation – Especially for those with diabetes or high blood pressure, as these conditions can cause kidney disease.