"A CMP blood test includes tests for: Albumin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, Bilirubin (total), calcium,
carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, protein (total), sodium, urea nitrogen (BUN)."
"The CMP is used as a broad screening tool to evaluate organ function and check for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. The CMP may also be ordered to monitor known conditions, such as hypertension, and to monitor patients taking specific medications for any kidney- or liver-related side effects. If your doctor is interested in following two or more individual CMP components, he may order the entire CMP because it offers more information."
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cmp/cmp.html
2006-10-19 10:46:09
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