Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
10
Duration
10 min
Results
3 days
A 14-marker panel evaluating kidney function, liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar in a single blood draw — the standard metabolic snapshot used worldwide. Covers sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatinine, eGFR, glucose, total protein, albumin, bilirubin, ALP, ALT, and calcium. Provides the baseline organ function data that more specialised panels build upon.
The CMP is the workhorse of clinical pathology — a panel that screens the two primary detoxification organs (liver and kidneys), your body's electrolyte balance, and basic metabolic function in 14 standardised markers. Kidney markers (creatinine, eGFR, urea, electrolytes) assess how effectively your kidneys filter waste and maintain fluid balance. eGFR estimates the percentage of kidney function remaining and is the primary marker for staging chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects 1 in 10 Australians, most of whom are undiagnosed because early stages are asymptomatic. Liver markers (ALT, ALP, bilirubin, total protein, albumin) reveal how well your liver handles its 500+ metabolic functions. Elevated ALT is the earliest marker of fatty liver disease, affecting an estimated 1 in 3 Australians. Albumin reflects the liver's synthetic capacity and nutritional status. Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate) govern nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and acid-base balance. Calcium is included for bone health and parathyroid function screening. This panel is ClearLabs' most cost-effective way to screen organ function — a practical foundation before adding hormone, vitamin, or inflammation testing.
Key Details
- Markers
- 14
- Coverage
- Kidneys + liver + electrolytes
- Collection fee
- +A$20
Who Is This For?
General organ function screening, medication monitoring, annual health baseline, metabolic health check
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 8-12 hours before test (water OK) for accurate glucose results.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
10The most abundant protein in blood, produced by the liver. Albumin maintains blood volume and pressure, and transports hormones, vitamins, and drugs. Low levels indicate liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition, or chronic inflammation.
A key component of the body's acid-base buffering system. Bicarbonate levels reflect the balance between acids and bases in the blood. Abnormal values help diagnose metabolic acidosis or alkalosis.
The most abundant mineral in the body, essential for bone health, muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting. Blood calcium is tightly regulated by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Abnormal levels can indicate parathyroid disorders.
An electrolyte that works with sodium to maintain fluid balance, blood pressure, and acid-base balance. Chloride abnormalities often accompany sodium abnormalities and can indicate dehydration, kidney disease, or metabolic disorders.
A waste product from normal muscle metabolism, filtered by the kidneys. Blood creatinine levels reflect kidney filtration capacity. Elevated levels may indicate impaired kidney function, dehydration, or excessive muscle breakdown.
Blood sugar — the body's primary energy source. Fasting glucose screens for diabetes and prediabetes. Chronically elevated glucose damages blood vessels and organs. Levels fluctuate with meals, stress, and physical activity.
A critical electrolyte for heart rhythm, muscle contractions, and nerve function. Both high and low potassium can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias. Levels are influenced by kidney function, medications, and diet.
The primary electrolyte regulating fluid balance and blood pressure. Sodium is essential for nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Abnormal levels can cause confusion, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Measures the combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in your blood. These proteins are essential for fighting infections, blood clotting, and transporting substances throughout the body.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 10 min
- Results
- 3 days