Comprehensive Metabolic Panel: A Vital Tool for Your Health
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a vital diagnostic tool used to assess your overall health and detect any underlying health issues. At Elevated Health, serving the communities of Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Irvine, Orange County, and neighboring areas, we understand the significance of proactive healthcare. Read on to discover the significance of a CMP, its components, and how it plays a crucial role in preventive healthcare.
What is a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)?
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or CMP is a blood test that evaluates various aspects of your health. It checks for blood sugar levels, electrolyte balance, kidney function, and liver function. The test is a combination of 14 different tests which provides important information about the chemical balance in your body.
Why is it important?
The CMP test is used as a screening tool to evaluate the overall health of your liver and kidneys. It helps in diagnosing medical conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, or kidney disease. It is a routine test which is performed during a regular check-up or when symptoms occur.
What does a CMP test for?
A CMP test evaluates multiple biomarkers, which are indicators of your health. The test measures your blood sugar level, electrolytes, kidney function, and liver function. This information helps determine if your organs are working properly or if there are any underlying health conditions.
How to prepare for a CMP test?
Preparing for a CMP test is simple. You must fast for at least 8-10 hours before the test. The doctor might ask you to stop taking certain medications a few days before the test to avoid any interference with the results. Inform your doctor of any prescription or over-the-counter medications you take.
What to expect during and after the test?
The CMP test is a simple blood test that takes only a few minutes. A healthcare professional will draw a small sample of your blood from a vein in your arm and send it for analysis. After the test, you can resume your normal activities.
CMP results interpretation
The results of your CMP test are typically available within a few days. Your doctor will discuss the results with you and suggest next steps if required. It’s important to follow up with your doctor and discuss the test results with them.
Understanding the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is crucial in evaluating the overall health and functioning of your kidneys and liver. The CMP test is quick and simple and should be included as part of your regular health check-up routine.
Here at Elevated Health in Huntington Beach, we perform many in-office procedures, but also offer additional lab work based on each of our patient’s needs.
Here’s a list of some of the common lab tests we offer:
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)
- TSH (Thyroid Screening Test)
- Lipid Panel (Cholesterol)
- Vitamin D
- Hemoglobin A1c
- PSA (Prostate)
- VItamin B12+Folate
- Uric Acid
- Iron Panel
- Stool FIT Test (colon cancer screen)
- H. Pylori – Stool
- H. Pylori – Breath
- Food Allergy Panel
- Respiratory Allergy Panel
- Avise Autoimmune Panel
- STD Testing
- Female Hormone Panel
- Male Hormone Panel
- Stool Studies
- Thyroid Panel
- Inflammation
- OB Panel
- Vitamin Panel
For patients who are taking advantage of our telemedicine options by speaking with their doctor remotely, we partner with Quest Diagnostics so that you can visit one of their draw sites to take advantage of these lab testing services as well. These tests can be run through your insurance, or you can take advantage of our amazing wholesale lab prices.
Sign-up for our DPC membership and gain access to these services. You may contact us today or join our practice by filling out our patient form.
