Stoffwechsel-Basis (Basic Metabolic)

A core metabolic screening panel covering fasting glucose, kidney function (creatinine, eGFR, urea), liver enzymes (GPT, GOT, GGT), electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium), and uric acid. This panel evaluates the major metabolic organ systems and is the standard first-line assessment for patients presenting with non-specific symptoms like fatigue, appetite changes, or unexplained weight fluctuation.

The basic metabolic panel provides a systematic evaluation of the body's principal metabolic pathways through a targeted set of markers. Fasting glucose is the first-line screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes, capturing the body's ability to maintain blood sugar regulation after an overnight fast. Kidney markers (creatinine and the calculated eGFR, plus urea) quantify glomerular filtration and overall renal function — particularly important for patients on medications that affect the kidneys or those with hypertension. The liver enzyme trio (GPT, GOT, GGT) detects hepatocellular damage and cholestasis from any cause: alcohol, medications, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, or autoimmune conditions. The pattern of elevation and the ratio between enzymes often narrows the differential diagnosis considerably. Uric acid screens for gout risk and reflects purine metabolism, while also serving as an emerging cardiovascular risk marker. Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium) are essential for nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and cardiac rhythm. Abnormalities can be clinically silent until they reach dangerous levels, making screening valuable even in asymptomatic individuals. At SYNLAB München Zentrum, fasting for 8 to 12 hours prior to the blood draw is required for accurate glucose measurement. Results are typically available within one to two working days.