Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma Blood Test

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Feature	Labcorp	Quest Diagnostics
Price	Coming soon	$9.49
Results in	—	~5 business days
Sample type	—	Blood Plasma
Require fasting	—	No

About the test

This is a thorough test that checks for various conditions by analyzing your blood levels of electrolytes, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and more. It helps in assessing your kidney and liver function, as well as your body's acid-base balance. This test is often part of a routine health check-up to spot any disorders, particularly those affecting the liver or kidneys.

What does this test measure?

Sodium: Helps maintain water distribution and pressure in the body.
Potassium: Crucial for muscle and nerve function.
Chloride: Maintains body fluid volume and acidity.
Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Assesses acid-base balance.
Glucose: The body's main energy source.
Calcium & Adjusted Calcium: Vital for nerve, muscle, and heart functions.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Indicates protein metabolism and kidney function.
Creatinine & eGFR: Evaluates kidney function.
Phosphate (Phosphorus): Essential for energy production and bone formation.
Albumin: Prevents fluid leakage from the blood.
Total Bilirubin: Helps diagnose liver and metabolic disorders.
Total Protein: Indicates liver, kidney, or bone marrow disorders.
Alkaline Phosphatase: Helps diagnose liver and bone diseases.
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) & Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Enzymes that indicate liver and heart health.

Who might need this test?

This panel is recommended for individuals undergoing a health examination, especially if there's a concern about liver or kidney health.

What type of sample is required?

1 mL of plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is needed for this test.

Included biomarkers & Reference ranges

Biomarker	Reference range
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) An enzyme found mainly in the liver and bones. High levels can signal liver disease, bile duct blockage, or bone conditions.	35–150 IU/L
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) A liver enzyme released into the blood when liver cells are damaged. One of the main markers used to screen for liver inflammation or injury.	6–29 IU/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and muscles. Elevated levels can point to liver damage, though it's less liver-specific than ALT.	10–35 IU/L
Albumin The main protein made by your liver, which helps balance fluids and carries hormones, vitamins, and medications through your blood. Low levels can point to liver, kidney, or nutrition issues.	3.6–5.1 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin Ratio Compares your two main blood protein types, albumin and globulin. An abnormal ratio can point toward liver disease, kidney problems, or immune system conditions.	1–2.5 Ratio
BUN/Creatinine Ratio Compares two kidney-related waste markers to help distinguish the cause of abnormal kidney values, such as dehydration versus a kidney-specific problem.	6–22 Ratio
Calcium Measures the total calcium in your blood, important for bone health, muscle function, nerve signaling, and blood clotting.	—
Carbon Dioxide Reflects the bicarbonate level in your blood, a key part of your body's acid-base balance. Abnormal levels can point to metabolic or respiratory issues.	—
Chloride An electrolyte that works with sodium and potassium to maintain fluid balance and acid-base status in your body.	—
Creatinine A waste product from muscle metabolism, filtered by your kidneys. One of the main markers used to assess kidney function.	0.4–1.5 mg/dL
Globulin A group of blood proteins that includes antibodies and various transport proteins. Assessed together with albumin to evaluate liver, kidney, and immune function.	1.9–3.7 g/dL
Glucose Your blood sugar level at the time of the test — a core marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and metabolic health.	—
Potassium An essential electrolyte that plays a critical role in heart rhythm, muscle function, and nerve signaling.	—
Sodium An essential electrolyte that regulates fluid balance, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function.	—
Total Bilirubin The combined level of both processed and unprocessed bilirubin in your blood, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown. Used to evaluate liver function and jaundice.	0.2–1.2 mg/dL
Total Protein The combined amount of all proteins in your blood, mainly albumin and globulins, used to help evaluate liver, kidney, and nutritional status.	6.1–8.1 g/dL
Blood Urea Nitrogen Blood urea nitrogen, a waste product filtered by your kidneys. Used along with creatinine to assess kidney function and hydration status.	—
Calcium (Adjusted For Albumin) A calculated calcium value that corrects your total calcium for your albumin level, giving a better estimate of calcium status when albumin is abnormal.	—
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimated glomerular filtration rate — a calculated estimate of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood, based on creatinine and other factors.	—

Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.

Preparation

Fasting for 8 hours before your blood draw is recommended but not required.
Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

How it works

1. Order online No referral or insurance
2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
4. Get results Securely by email

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