The CMP is a widely used screening test that provides important information about your metabolism, including blood sugar, electrolyte balance, kidney function, and liver health.
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests, providing a broad assessment of your body's chemical balance and metabolism. This 14-test panel evaluates glucose levels for diabetes screening, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2) for fluid balance and nerve/muscle function, kidney markers (BUN, creatinine, eGFR) for filtration efficiency, and liver enzymes (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin) for hepatic health. The test also measures proteins (albumin, total protein, globulin) which reflect nutritional status and liver synthetic function. Healthcare providers use the CMP to screen for conditions, monitor chronic diseases, and establish baseline health metrics.
Price
$9.5
Results
1 days
Lab Network
Quest
Fasting
8+ hrs
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This panel measures 14 markers: Glucose (blood sugar), BUN (blood urea nitrogen), Creatinine, eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate), Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2 (bicarbonate), Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST (liver enzyme), and ALT (liver enzyme).
Who Should Consider This Test
Anyone wanting a comprehensive metabolic health assessment, people with diabetes or prediabetes, those taking medications that affect the kidneys or liver, individuals with symptoms of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, and anyone establishing a baseline for annual checkups.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
Fasting for 8-12 hours is required for accurate glucose results. Water is allowed. Morning appointments are often preferred. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before testing.
Fasting Required
This test requires fasting for accurate results. Please follow these instructions:
- Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8-12 hours before your blood draw.
- Water is allowed and encouraged - stay hydrated!
- Schedule your lab visit in the morning for convenience.
- Continue taking any prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
Understanding Your Results
Results compare your values to established reference ranges. Out-of-range values may indicate conditions requiring attention. High glucose suggests diabetes risk, elevated creatinine or BUN may indicate kidney stress, and elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT) can signal liver inflammation. Your healthcare provider interprets results in context of your health history.
What to Expect
After placing your order, you'll receive an email from Rupa Health (our lab order partner) within 24 business hours to sign a consent form and schedule your blood draw at a Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 1 business days and will appear in your secure Justlabs dashboard.
Our results include reference ranges and easy-to-understand indicators showing whether your values are within normal limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
$9.5
Typical hospital cash price: $150–$250
+ $28 in standard lab & physician fees at checkout (no additional bills later)
$18 lab collection + $10 physician order
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