Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without ALT

Quest Diagnostics

Sample type: Serum

Requires fasting: No

Phlebotomy required

Details

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel 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.

Biomarker summary

Creatinine
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
Total Bilirubin
Globulin (Calculated)
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Albumin
Calcium
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Chloride
Potassium
Sodium
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Glucose (Blood)
Protein, Total

Additional details

Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
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.

Average sample processing time

2–5 business days

Health categories

Patient instructions

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.

Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:

Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)

Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
Collection Instructions:

Bring a valid ID.
Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.

Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide

Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy

Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
Collection Instructions: