Getting Ready to Fast for Your CMP Blood Test
Fasting for a CMP usually means 8 to 12 hours without food, mainly to protect your glucose reading. Here's when it's required—and when it's not.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Understanding the CMP Components in Your Blood Results
CMP components fall into four groups—blood sugar, kidneys, liver, and electrolytes. Here's what all 14 values mean and why your lab's ranges may differ.
Understanding Your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Results
Your comprehensive metabolic panel measures 14 substances. See what each result means when it runs high or low — and what to ask your provider.