Comprehensive metabolic panel
Comprehensive metabolic panel
The Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a series of blood tests that provide information about the body's metabolism, including the health of the kidneys and liver, electrolyte and acid/base balance, and levels of blood glucose and blood proteins.
Pronunciation
Comprehensive metabolic panel: /kəmˈprehənsiv məˈtabəlik ˈpanəl/
Etymology
The term "comprehensive metabolic panel" is derived from the English language. "Comprehensive" comes from the Latin word "comprehensivus", meaning "inclusive", "metabolic" is derived from the Greek word "metabole", meaning "change", and "panel" is of Old French origin, meaning "piece of cloth, list".
Related terms
- Blood test: A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample.
- Kidney function: The state of how well the kidneys are working.
- Liver function: The state of how well the liver is working.
- Electrolyte: Minerals in your body that have an electric charge.
- Blood glucose: The main type of sugar in the blood and the main source of energy for the body's cells.
- Blood proteins: Proteins in blood plasma or serum.
Components of the CMP
The CMP typically includes the following tests:
- Glucose test: Measures the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Calcium test: Measures the level of calcium in the blood.
- Albumin test: Measures how well the liver is making the protein albumin.
- Total protein test: Measures the amount of protein in the blood.
- Electrolyte panel: Measures the levels of electrolytes in the body.
- Liver panel: Measures the health and function of the liver.
- Kidney panel: Measures the health and function of the kidneys.
Interpretation of Results
The results of a CMP are interpreted by a healthcare provider, who takes into account the patient's medical history, current health, and other test results. Abnormal results may indicate a problem that needs to be addressed, and further testing may be required.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Wikipedia's article - Comprehensive metabolic panel
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