Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

What it isA bundled panel covering glucose, kidney (BUN, creatinine), electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate), calcium, total protein, albumin, and liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) plus bilirubin. Provides a broad view of metabolic, kidney, liver, and electrolyte status.

DoesScreens for metabolic dysregulation, kidney impairment, electrolyte disturbance, liver disease, and protein status in a single inexpensive panel.

GoodAll values mid-normal reflects intact kidney filtration, liver, electrolyte balance, and glucose handling.

BadPatterns of abnormalities point to specific problems: elevated glucose to insulin resistance or diabetes; elevated creatinine to kidney disease; abnormal liver enzymes to hepatic injury; electrolyte disturbances to medication effects, dehydration, or endocrine issues.