Description
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma is a group of tests designed to provide an overview of the functioning status of our vital organs and bodily fluids. It evaluates the status of your kidneys, liver, and electrolyte and acid/base balance, as well as of your blood sugar and blood proteins. This test Includes Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen.
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma is a type of test that looks at your blood and measures its glucose levels, the balance of electrolytes and fluid, the kidney function, and the liver function. The CMP can be used to diagnose diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, hypertension, or it is often just used as part of a regular health examination.
The calcium level should be corrected in patients with low serum albumin levels, using the following formula: Corrected calcium (mg/dL) = measured total Ca (mg/dL) + 0.8 (4.0 - serum albumin [g/dL]), where 4.0 represents the average albumin level.
Albumin - Albumin is a protein made by the liver. Measuring levels of albumin is helpful in diagnosing liver disease. An albumin test measures how well your liver is making the proteins that your body needs.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) - ALT is an enzyme found predominantly in the cells of the liver. When the liver is damaged, ALT rises.
Alkaline Phosphatase - In conditions affecting the liver, damaged liver cells release increased amounts of ALP into the blood.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) - AST is another liver enzyme that is useful in helping to diagnose liver diseases. Unlike ALT, it can be elevated from other causes as well.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - Urea nitrogen is a byproduct from the breakdown of food proteins. A normal BUN level is between 7 and 20. As kidney function decreases, the BUN level rises.
Calcium - Measuring calcium can help determine whether the kidneys are excreting the proper amount of calcium and can also help diagnose kidney stones.
Carbon dioxide (Bicarbonate) - Your kidneys and lungs balance the levels of carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, and carbonic acid in the blood. Carbon dioxide levels can be used to help diagnose kidney disease.
Chloride - Chloride is an electrolyte. An increased level of blood chloride may indicate kidney disease.
Creatinine with estimated GFR - A waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on muscles of the body. This test is a measure of how well the kidneys are removing wastes and excess fluid from the blood. The normal value for GFR is 90 or above, but may decrease with age. A GFR below 60 is a sign that the kidneys are not working properly. A GFR below 15 indicates kidney failure.
Glucose - Also known as blood sugar, is the body`s main source of energy, and is typically used by physicians to diagnose and monitor patients for prediabetes, diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational), hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
Potassium - Potassium is an electrolyte. High blood potassium can occur secondary to kidney disease. Low blood potassium can happen with vomiting or diarrhea or the use of water pills.
Sodium - Sodium is an electrolyte. Abnormal levels of sodium help to determine if the kidneys are properly removing sodium from the body.
Total bilirubin - This test measures direct and indirect levels of bilirubin to calculate a total bilirubin value. Excess bilirubin, caused by obstruction or an inflamed liver, can lead to jaundice. Jaundice can cause your skin and the whites of your eyes to yellow.
Total protein - Total protein, the amount of protein in your blood, can help diagnose liver disease. The two main proteins found in the blood are globulins and albumin.
The CMP blood test additionally calculates levels of: Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated) ,BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated) and Globulin (calculated)
