Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

ALT is the second major liver enzyme and it's role is to convert proteins into energy inside the liver. ALT is also released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged.

Albumin

Albumin is the most abundant protein in your blood and is produced exclusively by the liver. Low levels can signal that the liver isn't synthesizing proteins properly.

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in various tissues throughout the body, such as the liver, kidneys, and intestines. It plays a crucial role in various physiological and metabolic processes.

AST (Asparate Aminotransferase)

AST is one of the two major liver enzymes and is crucial for amino acid metabolism. AST is released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged.

Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down, and the liver is responsible for clearing it. Elevated bilirubin can indicate the liver is struggling with this essential detoxification task.

Total Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a yellowish substance produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells in the body. It is transported to the liver, where it is processed and excreted into the bile, which is a fluid that aids in digestion.

Creatinine

Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine and is used to supply energy. Serum creatinine levels indicate how well the kidneys are performing their function of filtering toxins from the blood.

Fasting Glucose

High blood glucose/blood sugar can damage the capillaries in your kidneys, causing them to lose their function. Fasting glucose can help screen for conditions such as diabetes and prediabetes.

Sodium

Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate the amount of fluid in the body and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Abnormal sodium levels can be associated with changes in hydration status, kidney function, or the body’s acid-base balance.

Potassium

Potassium is an essential electrolyte found in all body tissues. It supports normal cell function and helps regulate nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and fluid balance; the kidneys play a central role in maintaining healthy potassium levels.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) measures urea nitrogen, a waste product created when the body breaks down protein. Because the kidneys filter urea nitrogen from the bloodstream, BUN is commonly assessed alongside creatinine as part of an evaluation of kidney function; hydration and protein intake can also affect results.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) in a blood chemistry panel primarily reflects bicarbonate (HCO3−), an important component of the body’s acid-base buffering system. Measuring CO2 can help assess electrolyte balance and may provide insight into how the kidneys and lungs help maintain a healthy blood pH.

Chloride

Chloride is an electrolyte that works with sodium and other minerals to help maintain fluid balance, healthy blood volume, and blood pressure. It also contributes to the body’s acid-base balance.