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=== Metabolic Panel ===
A [[Metabolic panel (disambiguation)|Metabolic Panel]] (MP) is a routine group of blood tests commonly used for health screenings, disease detection, and monitoring vital signs of hospitalized patients with specific medical conditions. MP panel analyzes common analytes in the blood to assess the functions of the kidneys and liver, as well as electrolyte and [[Acid–base homeostasis|acid-base balances]]. There are two types of MPs - [[Basic metabolic panel|Basic Metabolic Panel]] (BMP) or [[Comprehensive Metabolic Panel]] (CMP).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Basic Metabolic Panel (Blood) - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center |url=https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=basic_metabolic_panel_blood |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=www.urmc.rochester.edu}}</ref>

==== Basic Metabolic Panel ====
BMP is a panel of tests that measures eight analytes in the blood's fluid portion (plasma). The results of the BMP provide valuable information about a patient's kidney function, blood sugar level, electrolyte levels, and the acid-base balance. Abnormal changes in one or more of these analytes can be a sign of serious health issues:

* Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, and Carbon Dioxide: they are electrolytes that have electrical charges that manage the body’s water level, acid-base balance in the blood, and kidney function.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last1=Rao |first1=L. V. |title=Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis |last2=Snyder |first2=L. Michael |publisher=Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |year=2020 |isbn=978-1-97-510558-7 |edition=11th |language=English}}</ref>
* [[Calcium in biology|Calcium]]: This charged electrolyte is essential for the proper functions of nerve, muscle, [[Coagulation|blood clotting]], and bone health. Changes in the calcium level can be signs of [[bone disease]], [[Cramp|muscle cramps]]/ [[Spasm|spasms]], [[thyroid disease]], or other conditions.<ref>MedlinePlus [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Calcium Blood Test; [updated 2022 Jun 02; cited 2023 April 05]; [about 3 screens]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/calcium-blood-test/</ref>
* [[Glucose]]: This measures the [[blood sugar levels]], which is a crucial energy for your body and brain. High glucose levels can be a sign of [[diabetes]] or [[insulin resistance]].<ref name=":0" />
* [[Urea]] and [[Creatinine]]: These are waste products that the kidney filters out from blood. Urea measurements are helpful in detecting and treating [[kidney failure]] and related metabolic disorders, whereas creatinine measurements give information on kidney’s health, tracking [[Kidney dialysis|renal dialysis]] treatment, and monitor hospitalized patients that are on [[diuretic]]s.<ref name=":0" />

==== Comprehensive Metabolic Panel ====
[[Comprehensive metabolic panel]] (CMP) - 14 tests - above BMP plus total protein, [[albumin]], [[alkaline phosphatase]] (ALP), [[alanine amino transferase]] (ALT), [[aspartate amino transferase]] (AST), [[bilirubin]].