Also known as: CMP, Chem-14, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (14), Metabolic Panel 14, Chemistry Panel, Metabolic Lab Test, Metabolic Blood Test
On your lab requisition: Quest “Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without Glomerular Filtration Rate, Estimated (eGFR)” (test code 19110)Labcorp “Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)” (test no. 322000)
The short answer
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel measures Glucose, BUN and Creatinine plus 11 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $22.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$200
cash pay
Other Labs
$49
+ lab fees
TestWell
$22.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) includes all 8 tests from the Basic Metabolic Panel plus 6 additional tests that evaluate liver function and protein levels. It provides a broad overview of your body's chemical balance and metabolism, making it one of the most informative routine blood tests available.
14 tests covering kidney function, liver function, electrolytes, blood sugar, and protein levels. The most-ordered panel in primary care.
Anyone doing an annual checkup, monitoring chronic conditions like hypertension or kidney disease, or starting a new medication that affects liver/kidney function.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
14 biomarkers tested
Your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel results will include values for each of the 14 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
Fasting for 10–12 hours is recommended for accurate glucose results. Water is okay.
What can throw off this result
Physician-reviewed “Before your test” pages — what each factor does, for how long, and what to do about it.
The short answer
For most adults, yes. A CMP is one of the highest-value routine blood tests you can order - for under $30 it screens kidney function, liver function, blood sugar, and electrolytes in a single draw, which is why it is part of almost every annual physical.
We would rather you order the right test than the most expensive one.
A CMP needs a standard venous blood draw, so a fingerstick home kit will not work for it. Your two real options are walking into any Quest or Labcorp, or booking an at-home mobile phlebotomist where TestWell offers it. The sample and the results are identical either way - the lab, machines, and reference ranges are the same; only the convenience differs.
The markers that matter most and what an out-of-range value can mean. Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex.
| Marker | Typical range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose (fasting) | 70-99 mg/dL | 100-125 suggests prediabetes and 126+ suggests diabetes (on repeat); low readings usually reflect fasting or medication. |
| eGFR | 60 or higher mL/min | A calculated measure of kidney filtration; persistently under 60 points to reduced kidney function. |
| Creatinine | 0.6-1.3 mg/dL | High can mean the kidneys are working harder, or simply dehydration or high muscle mass. |
| ALT / AST | ~7-56 / 10-40 U/L | Liver enzymes; elevated levels flag liver inflammation from fatty liver, alcohol, or medications. |
| Albumin | 3.5-5.0 g/dL | A liver-made protein; low levels can reflect liver disease, kidney loss, or poor nutrition. |
| Calcium | 8.6-10.2 mg/dL | Out-of-range values can point to parathyroid, vitamin D, bone, or kidney issues. |
This section medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD — updated June 2026. General health information, not medical advice; interpret results with a qualified clinician.
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs $22.99 at TestWell — $28.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $49.00 at Quest Health and $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $200.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $22.99 | $28.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| TestWell (drawn at BioReference — New York & New Jersey) | $25.99 | $31.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route to BioReference; Quest Health and Labcorp OnDemand don't take self-ordered draws in those states |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
41% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 19110 · Labcorp test no. 322000 · BioReference code 3427-2. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel) has 8 tests focused on kidney function and electrolytes. CMP adds 6 more for liver function and protein levels (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, total protein, albumin). CMP is the standard annual-physical panel.
Yes — 8 to 12 hours of fasting (water only) for accurate glucose readings. Fasting also gives cleaner triglyceride and liver enzyme results if those panels are paired with the CMP.
On TestWell the CMP is $22.99 (plus a $6 lab processing fee). Quest Direct lists the same panel at $49, LabCorp OnDemand at roughly $48, and walk-in hospital labs typically bill $200 or more without insurance. Same CLIA-certified labs, same biomarkers — TestWell just removes the markup.
The CPT code for a CMP is 80053. Some lab reports also list it as the 14-panel chemistry profile. Cash-pay patients don't need a CPT code to order a CMP through TestWell.
Yes. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, CMP, CMP-14, and Chem-14 all refer to the same 14-test panel (CPT 80053). Different labs and electronic health records use slightly different names, but the analytes and reference ranges are identical.
Metabolic lab testing measures how your body processes energy and clears waste — blood sugar (glucose), electrolytes, kidney markers (BUN, creatinine, eGFR), and liver enzymes. The CMP is the standard metabolic lab test: 14 markers in one draw for $22.99 on TestWell. For deeper metabolic health (insulin resistance, A1c), pair it with a fasting insulin and Hemoglobin A1c.
Yes — the CMP is available at both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp patient service centers nationwide. After you order on TestWell, pick whichever lab you prefer and we'll generate a digital requisition you can show at any of their walk-in locations.
For healthy adults, once a year as part of an annual checkup is the standard recommendation. If you're managing hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or taking medications that stress the liver or kidneys, every 3 to 6 months is more typical.
Slightly elevated fasting glucose (an early prediabetes signal) and mildly low eGFR (kidney filtration rate) are the most common findings, especially after age 40. Mildly elevated ALT is also common in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Yes - as long as it is a venous blood draw, the sample is run on the same analyzers at the same CLIA-certified lab. An at-home mobile phlebotomist draws the same tube a lab tech would; only the location changes. Fingerstick or dried-blood home kits are not validated for a full CMP, which is why we route CMPs through a venous draw.
A Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) covers 8 markers - blood sugar, electrolytes, and kidney function. A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel adds 6 more that assess liver function and protein (ALT, AST, albumin, total protein, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase). If you want the liver picture too, the CMP is the better value; if you only need kidney and electrolytes, the BMP is cheaper.
Yes. TestWell's physician network authorizes the order for you, so you can order a CMP online without your own doctor's visit or a referral, then get drawn at Quest or Labcorp. Results are CLIA-certified and can be shared with any provider.
A CMP blood test costs $22.99 out of pocket at TestWell ($28.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee) — it is sold here as the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, with no doctor's visit or insurance required. Ordered directly from the labs' own sites, the same test lists at $49.00 at Quest Health and $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (checked September 2026). Results in 1–3 business days.
Ordered directly, a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel lists at $49.00 at Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) and $49.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (prices checked September 2026). TestWell orders the same test at the same Quest or Labcorp patient service centers for $22.99 — $28.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee — paid out of pocket at checkout with no insurance, doctor's visit or draw fee; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel results are typically ready in 1–3 business days after your draw at Quest or Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
Keto and high-protein diets, ibuprofen and other NSAIDs, dehydration and peptides and GLP-1s can change a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel result without anything being wrong. Keto and high-protein diets can raise BUN and Creatinine and can lower Sodium and Glucose — A high BUN with normal creatinine and eGFR reflects protein intake, not kidney damage. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can raise BUN, Potassium and ALT and can lower Sodium — hydrate; skip NSAIDs for a few days before a kidney-function baseline if the prescriber agrees. Dehydration can raise BUN, Sodium and Total Protein — hydrate normally; water is allowed during a fast. Peptides and GLP-1s can lower Glucose and can raise BUN — expected treatment effect — A1c is the monitoring marker, not a reason to stop. Each factor is covered on our physician-reviewed "Before your test" pages; when one applies, the fix is usually to remove it and retest.
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is Quest Diagnostics test code 19110 ("Comprehensive Metabolic Panel without Glomerular Filtration Rate, Estimated (eGFR)"), Labcorp test number 322000 ("Comp. Metabolic Panel (14)"), BioReference code 3427-2 (CPT 80053). TestWell orders it under those codes for $22.99 at Quest, Labcorp or BioReference — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 1–3 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
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