--- title: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Test type: test id: cmp url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel" price_usd: 22.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 28.99 cpt: 80053 category: Metabolic Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=comprehensive-metabolic-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Test > 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 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $22.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($28.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 80053 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 14 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel test tell you? 14 blood tests that check your metabolism, kidneys, liver, and electrolyte balance — the most complete single panel. 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. **Clinical use:** 14 tests covering kidney function, liver function, electrolytes, blood sugar, and protein levels. The most-ordered panel in primary care. ## Who should order it? Anyone doing an annual checkup, monitoring chronic conditions like hypertension or kidney disease, or starting a new medication that affects liver/kidney function. ## Biomarkers measured - [Glucose](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/glucose) - [BUN](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/bun) - [Creatinine](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/creatinine) - [Sodium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/sodium) - [Potassium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/potassium) - [Chloride](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/chloride) - [CO2](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/carbon-dioxide) - [Calcium](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/calcium) - [Total Protein](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-protein) - [Albumin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/albumin) - [Bilirubin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/bilirubin) - [Alkaline Phosphatase](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/alkaline-phosphatase) - [ALT](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/alt) - [AST](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ast) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $22.99 | $28.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $22.99 | $28.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $25.99 | $31.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel test cost? A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel test 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. | 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 | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/10231M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $49.00 | $49.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 19110 · Labcorp test no. 322000 · BioReference code 3427-2. ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 10–12 hours is recommended for accurate glucose results. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - Chronic kidney disease (N18.9) - Liver disease (K76.9) - [Diabetes](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/diabetes-screening) (E11.9) - Electrolyte imbalance (E87.8) ## Is the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel worth it? > 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. ### Worth it if you… - Anyone getting a yearly checkup or establishing a health baseline - People on medications that can affect the liver or kidneys (statins, blood-pressure meds, long-term NSAIDs) - Anyone managing diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease who needs periodic monitoring - Unexplained fatigue, swelling, or excessive thirst that warrants a broad metabolic screen ### You can probably wait if you… - You had a normal CMP in the last 6-12 months and nothing has changed - You only care about blood sugar - a cheaper [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) may be all you need ### At home or in the lab? At-home collection is available. 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. ### How do you read the results? | Result | Typical adult range | What an out-of-range value can mean | | --- | --- | --- | | 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; last reviewed 2026-06-20._ ## Common questions about the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel test ### What's the difference between a BMP and a CMP? 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. ### Do I need to fast for a CMP? 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. ### How much does a comprehensive metabolic panel cost without insurance? On TestWell the CMP is $22.99 (plus a $6 physician review 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. ### What is the CPT code for a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel? 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. ### Is the CMP the same as a Comprehensive Metabolic Profile? 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. ### What is metabolic lab testing? 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](https://www.test-well.com/tests/insulin-fasting) and [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c). ### Can I get a CMP at LabCorp or Quest near me? 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. ### How often should I get a CMP? 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. ### What's the most common abnormal finding on a CMP? 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. ### Is an at-home CMP as accurate as one done at Labcorp or Quest? 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. ### What is the difference between a CMP and a BMP? 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](https://www.test-well.com/tests/basic-metabolic-panel) is cheaper. ### Can I order a CMP myself without a doctor? 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. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=comprehensive-metabolic-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 1–3 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [CMP vs BMP: What's the Difference, and Which Metabolic Panel Do You Need?](https://www.test-well.com/guides/cmp-vs-bmp) - [How to Read Your Blood Test Results](https://www.test-well.com/guides/how-to-read-your-blood-test-results) - [Annual Blood Work](https://www.test-well.com/guides/annual-blood-work) - [Gout Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/gout-panel) — 3 tests · $62.99 - [General Wellness Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/general-wellness-panel) — 4 tests · $49.99 - [Kidney Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/kidney-health-panel) — 4 tests · $64.99 - [All Metabolic Health tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/metabolic-health) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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