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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a routine blood test that measures 14 different substances in a sample of your blood. It provides important information about your metabolism (how your body uses food and energy) and the balance of certain chemicals in your body.
What it is for
A CMP is commonly used as part of a routine checkup . It can provide information about your overall health and help find certain conditions before you have symptoms. For example, a CMP can check your: A CMP may also be used to help: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- chem 14, chemistry panel, chemistry screen, metabolic panel
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