CMP
Up to 24 hours
Colorimetric, Photometric & Enzymatic
Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Anion Gap, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Albumin, ALT, AST, ALP, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Total Calcium, Adjusted Calcium, Glucose
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) measures key biomarkers to evaluate kidney and liver function, electrolyte and fluid balance, and blood sugar. It is widely used to screen for underlying conditions, diagnose symptoms, and monitor medication side effects or disease progression.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
"Serum Separator Tube (SST, Gold Top) Plain Tube (Red Top) Lithium-heparin Plasma (Green Top) "
Patients are recommended to fast for 8 hours (but no longer than 16 hours) prior to collection.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days at -20°C (as an aliquot) |