A CMP blood test measures 14 different substances in your blood and provides significant information about your body's chemical balance and metabolism. The CMP is usually ordered as part of a routine checkup or when you are being monitored for a specific condition like hypertension or diabetes or are taking medications that may affect your kidney or liver.

A CMP includes tests for the following:

Glucose is the main energy source for the body's cells and a relatively steady amount of glucose is a must in the body. Glucose monitoring is usually done to detect diabetes.

Calcium is an important mineral and is required for the proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and heart.

Protein tests

Protein tests including Albumin, Total Protein, Albumin/Globulin Ratio are used to measure the number of proteins in the blood as they are imperative building blocks of all cells and tissues and are crucial for the overall growth and development of the body.

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals that help the transportation of nutrients into the body's cells and assist in removing wastes out of the cells. Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride are electrolytes, which help regulate the body's fluid levels and its acid-base (pH) balance.

Kidney Tests

BUN/Creatinine Ratio, Creatinine with GFR, and Urea Nitrogen tests are required to assess kidney function.

Liver Tests

ALP (alkaline phosphatase), ALT (alanine transaminase), and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) are different enzymes made by the liver and part of the CMP panel. Bilirubin is a waste product produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. This is used to evaluate a person's liver function or to screen for or monitor liver disorders.