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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without ALT Blood Test
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| Feature |
Labcorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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| Price | Coming soon | $9.49 |
| Results in | — | ~5 business days |
| Sample type | — | Blood Serum |
| Require fasting | — | No |
About the test
This is a group of tests that checks for levels of certain substances in your blood. It includes tests for electrolytes (like sodium and potassium), calcium, phosphorus, glucose, and tests that show how well your kidneys and liver are working. This panel helps find conditions that can affect your liver or kidneys, among other things. It's often part of a regular health check-up.
What does this test measure?
- Sodium: Helps keep the right balance of fluids in your body.
- Potassium: Important for muscle and nerve function.
- Chloride: Helps keep your body's fluid balance.
- Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate): Helps keep your body's acid-base balance.
- Glucose: The main type of sugar in your blood, an energy source.
- Calcium: Important for your nerves, muscles, and bones.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) & Creatinine: Waste products that show how well your kidneys are working.
- eGFR: Estimates your kidney function based on creatinine and other factors.
- Phosphate: Important for energy production and bone formation.
- Albumin & Total Protein: Proteins in your blood that help carry substances and support your immune system.
- Total Bilirubin: A waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells.
- Alkaline Phosphatase & AST: Enzymes that can indicate liver or bone issues.
Who might need this test?
Your Provider might order this panel if you're having a health check-up or if they suspect problems with your liver, kidneys, or other related conditions.
What type of sample is required?
2 mL of blood serum. A healthcare professional will collect the blood sample from you.
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 |
| 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. | — |
| 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
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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