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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without ALT
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without ALT
Quest DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
This is a group of tests that checks for levels of certain substances in your blood. It includes tests for electrolytes (like sodium and potassium), calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and tests that show how well your kidneys and liver are working. This panel helps find conditions that can affect your liver or kidneys, among other things. It's often part of a regular health check-up.
What does this test measure?• Sodium: Helps keep the right balance of fluids in your body.
• Potassium: Important for muscle and nerve function.
• Chloride: Helps keep your body's fluid balance.
• Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Helps keep your body's acid-base balance.
• Glucose: The main type of sugar in your blood, an energy source.
• Calcium: Important for your nerves, muscles, and bones.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) & Creatinine: Waste products that show how well your kidneys are working.
• eGFR: Estimates your kidney function based on creatinine and other factors.
• Phosphate: Important for energy production and bone formation.
• Albumin & Total Protein: Proteins in your blood that help carry substances and support your immune system.
• Total Bilirubin: A waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells.
• Alkaline Phosphatase & AST: Enzymes that can indicate liver or bone issues.
Who might need this test?Your Provider might order this panel if you're having a health check-up or if they suspect problems with your liver, kidneys, or other related conditions.
What type of sample is required?2 mL of blood serum.
A healthcare professional will collect the blood sample from you.
Additional test information
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is a group of tests that checks for levels of certain substances in your blood. It includes tests for electrolytes (like sodium and potassium), calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and tests that show how well your kidneys and liver are working. This panel helps find conditions that can affect your liver or kidneys, among other things.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Serum. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: No. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
This is a group of tests that checks for levels of certain substances in your blood. It includes tests for electrolytes (like sodium and potassium), calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and tests that show how well your kidneys and liver are working. This panel helps find conditions that can affect your liver or kidneys, among other things. It's often part of a regular health check-up.
What does this test measure?• Sodium: Helps keep the right balance of fluids in your body.
• Potassium: Important for muscle and nerve function.
• Chloride: Helps keep your body's fluid balance.
• Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Helps keep your body's acid-base balance.
• Glucose: The main type of sugar in your blood, an energy source.
• Calcium: Important for your nerves, muscles, and bones.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) & Creatinine: Waste products that show how well your kidneys are working.
• eGFR: Estimates your kidney function based on creatinine and other factors.
• Phosphate: Important for energy production and bone formation.
• Albumin & Total Protein: Proteins in your blood that help carry substances and support your immune system.
• Total Bilirubin: A waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells.
• Alkaline Phosphatase & AST: Enzymes that can indicate liver or bone issues.
Who might need this test?Your Provider might order this panel if you're having a health check-up or if they suspect problems with your liver, kidneys, or other related conditions.
What type of sample is required?2 mL of blood serum.
A healthcare professional will collect the blood sample from you.
Additional details
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is a group of tests that checks for levels of certain substances in your blood. It includes tests for electrolytes (like sodium and potassium), calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and tests that show how well your kidneys and liver are working. This panel helps find conditions that can affect your liver or kidneys, among other things.
Highlighted health areas
- Liver/Gallbladder
- Kidney
- Electrolytes
- Metabolic function
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Creatinine
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio
- Total Bilirubin
- Globulin (Calculated)
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Albumin
- Calcium
- Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
- Glucose (Blood)
- Protein, Total