Glucose
Fasting: 70-100 mg/dL
Primary energy source and key marker for diabetes screening and management. Elevated in diabetes mellitus, critical illness, and steroid use.
Learn MoreThe Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a 14-test panel that provides a broad assessment of metabolic function, including glucose metabolism, kidney function, electrolyte balance, and liver enzymes. The CMP is one of the most commonly ordered laboratory panels in medicine and serves as a foundational screening tool for metabolic status.
This panel combines elements of the Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) with liver function tests and additional markers, making it an efficient way to evaluate multiple organ systems simultaneously. The CMP is particularly valuable for initial workup, monitoring chronic conditions, medication effects, and perioperative assessment.
Clinical Applications
- Routine Screening: Comprehensive health assessment and annual physical exams
- Diabetes Management: Monitoring glucose control and screening for diabetic nephropathy
- Kidney Disease: Assessment of renal function and electrolyte balance in AKI and CKD
- Liver Disease: Screening for hepatic dysfunction and monitoring liver enzyme trends
- Medication Monitoring: Evaluating metabolic effects of medications and guiding dose adjustments
- Perioperative Assessment: Preoperative screening and postoperative monitoring