PREVENTATIVE SCREENINGS & LABS

Also known as: Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive; CMP; Met Comp. + Lipid Panel

Test use: The CMP is routinely ordered as part of a blood work-up for a medical exam or yearly physical. While the individual tests are sensitive, they do not usually tell a health practitioner specifically what is wrong. Abnormal test results or groups of test results are usually followed up with other specific tests to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. The Lipid Panel aids in the evaluation of potential risk factors for atherosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), is used to evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease (CAD), to indicate the presence of dyslipoproteinemia, and to monitor lipoprotein-modifying drugs.

Test description: Chemistry Tests includes: Albumin; Alkaline Phosphatase, Total; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); Bilirubin, Total; Calcium; Carbon Dioxide; Chloride; Creatinine; Glucose; Potassium; Protein, Total; Sodium; Urea Nitrogen, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) (calculated); and Globulin (calculated). The Lipid Panel Includes: Cholesterol, Total; Triglycerides; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol (calculated).

This test recommended for: The General Chemistry panel is used to evaluate a person’s chemical status. Panel includes a glucose and tests that check for kidney, electrolyte and liver function.

The Lipid Panel aids in the evaluation of potential risk factors for atherosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), is used to evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease (CAD), to indicate the presence of dyslipoproteinemia, and to monitor lipoprotein-modifying drugs.

Risk factors to be considered when ordering a Lipid panel include:

• High Total Cholesterol
• Cigarette smoking
• Being overweight or obese
• Unhealthy diet
• Being physically inactive—not getting enough exercise
• Age (if you are a male 45 years or older or a female 50-55 years or older)
• Hypertension (blood pressure of 140/90 or higher or taking high blood pressure medications)
• Family history of premature heart disease (heart disease in a first degree male relative under age 55 or a first degree female relative under age 65)
• Pre-existing heart disease or already having had a heart attack
• Diabetes or prediabetes

Decreased lipids are found with some cases of malabsorption, malnutrition and advanced liver disease. In abetalipoproteinemia, cholesterol is less than 70 mg/dL.

Patient preparation: Patient should fast for 12 hours prior to testing.

Test description: This panel is recommended for men of any age who are interested in their general health and well-being.

A comprehensive metabolic panel is completed to assess glucose levels, electrolyte levels, kidney function, and liver function.

A lipid panel is completed to determine the risk of developing heart disease due to cholesterol build up in the arteries. Patients who are at risk may include those who are overweight, physically inactive, diabetics, and those who eat diets high in fat.

The CBC gives an overall view of the general health of a person and can detect disorders in the blood such as anemia, leukemia, and infection.

The A1c hemoglobin is used to screen and monitor diabetes.

The prostate releases an antigen into the blood through the prostate gland in male patients. The prostate specific antigen (PSA) screen can be completed to check for prostate cancer.

Test description: This test evaluates your current nutrition status, including:

• • B12
  • Folate
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Lipid Panel
  • A1c

Both vitamin B12 and folic acid help the body make red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a component of the CBC used to check for anemia. A lipid panel is completed to determine the risk of developing heart disease due to cholesterol build up in the arteries. The A1c hemoglobin is used to screen and monitor diabetes.

Patients should fast for 12 hours prior to the test.

Test description: The panel contains the following tests: comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, TSH, A1c, and CBC. 

A comprehensive metabolic panel is completed to assess glucose levels, electrolyte levels, kidney function, and liver function. A lipid panel is completed to determine the risk of developing heart disease due to cholesterol buildup in the arteries. Patients who are at risk may include those who are overweight, physically inactive, diabetics, and those who eat diets high in fat. The TSH evaluates thyroid function and/or symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. The A1c Hemoglobin is used to screen and monitor diabetes. A CBC gives an overall view of the general health of a person and can detect disorders in the blood such as anemia, leukemia, and infection.

Patients should fast for 12 hours prior to the test.