Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

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.