To evaluate a person’s general health, chemistry panels are groupings of tests that are routinely ordered. They assist in determining things like the body’s electrolyte balance and/or the health of several crucial organs. The testing requires a blood sample, which is normally drawn from a vein.

Some panel titles, as well as the number and type of tests they contain, have been standardized nationally. Common chemistry panel we offer includes:

• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) – usually contains 8 tests, which is typically included in the CMP. It gives details on your blood glucose level, electrolyte balance, acid/base status, and present state of your kidney and respiratory systems.
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): This panel typically consists of 14 tests. With the inclusion of your liver’s condition and significant blood proteins, it offers the same details as the BMP.
• Electrolyte Panel: useful for detecting problems with the body’s electrolyte and fluid balance
• Lipid Panel: used to determine a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease
• Liver Panel: used to screen for, find, evaluate, and keep track of acute and chronic liver inflammation (hepatitis), liver illness, and/or damage.
• Renal Panel: contains tests such as creatinine, albumin, BUN, eGFR to evaluate kidney function
• Thyroid Function Panel: used to assess thyroid gland activity and identify thyroid diseases