Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

One of the two major liver enzymes, ALT helps convert protein into energy inside liver cells. It's found mostly in the liver, so when liver cells are damaged ALT leaks into the bloodstream, making it a key liver marker.

Albumin

The most abundant protein in your blood, made exclusively by the liver. Albumin keeps fluid inside your blood vessels and carries hormones and nutrients, so low levels can signal the liver isn't producing proteins properly.

Alkaline Phosphatase

An enzyme found in tissues throughout the body, especially the liver, bones, kidneys and intestines. Elevated alkaline phosphatase can point to liver or bile duct issues, while changes may also reflect bone activity.

AST (Asparate Aminotransferase)

One of the two major liver enzymes, AST is crucial for amino acid metabolism. It's also found in muscle and the heart, and it's released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged, often read alongside ALT.

Total Bilirubin

A yellowish substance produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. It's carried to the liver, processed and excreted into bile, which aids digestion, so elevated levels can signal the liver is under strain.

Creatinine

A waste product created when your muscles use creatine for energy. Because healthy kidneys filter it out steadily, serum creatinine is one of the most reliable indicators of how well your kidneys are clearing toxins.

Fasting Glucose

Your blood sugar after an overnight fast, used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, gradually reducing their ability to filter waste.

Sodium

An electrolyte that controls how much fluid your body holds and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Levels outside the healthy range can reflect changes in hydration, kidney function or your body's acid-base balance.

Potassium

An essential electrolyte found in every tissue, potassium powers nerve signals, muscle contractions and a steady heartbeat. Your kidneys keep levels in a tight range, so results that run high or low are worth a closer look.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Blood urea nitrogen is a waste product made when your body breaks down protein, then filtered out by the kidneys. Read alongside creatinine, it helps assess kidney function, though hydration and protein intake can also shift it.

Carbon Dioxide

Mostly measured as bicarbonate, CO2 is a key part of the buffering system that keeps your blood pH in a healthy range. It offers insight into electrolyte balance and how well your kidneys and lungs are working together.

Chloride

An electrolyte that works with sodium and other minerals to maintain fluid balance, blood volume and blood pressure. It also helps keep your body's acid-base balance steady, so shifts can reflect hydration or kidney changes.