At a Glance Why Get Tested? To give your health care provider
important information about the current status of your kidneys
and liver as well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and
levels of blood glucose and blood proteins; to monitor known
conditions, such as hypertension, and to monitor the use of
medications to check for any kidney- or liver-related side
effects When to Get Tested? As part of a routine health exam;
when you are being monitored for a specific condition or are
taking medications that may impact your kidney or liver A blood
sample drawn from a vein in your arm Test Preparation Needed?
You may need to fast for 10-12 hours prior to sample collection;
follow any instructions you are given. The Test Sample What is
being tested? The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a
frequently ordered panel of 14 tests that gives a health care
provider important information about the current status of a
person's kidneys and liver, electrolyte and acid/base balance as
well as levels of blood glucose and