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The Metabolic Health Panel is a group of blood tests that check how your body uses energy and keeps balance. People also call it a metabolic panel, metabolic risk panel, or wellness panel with CMP and A1C. Your visit usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and keep your results in one secure place.

What is a Metabolic Health Panel and what does it show

This panel, sometimes called a metabolic panel or metabolic risk panel, looks at sugar control, liver and kidney health, salts and minerals, and more. It includes a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Hemoglobin A1C, uric acid, LDH, GGT, and insulin. These results give your doctor a broad view of your day to day health.

Who should get a Metabolic Health Panel test

Common reasons: routine wellness screening, tracking prediabetes or diabetes, checking liver or kidney health, reviewing weight or blood pressure changes, or following up on medicines or lifestyle changes.

How long does a Metabolic Health Panel test take and what to expect

Plan for 10 to 20 minutes at the lab. You check in and review any fasting instructions. A trained phlebotomist cleans your arm and draws a small amount of blood. A bandage goes on, and you can usually get back to your day.

Is a Metabolic Health Panel test safe and what are the risks

Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, a rash or infection where blood will be drawn, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Hard exercise, alcohol, or a very large meal right before testing can affect some results, so follow any fasting or timing instructions.

How to prepare for a Metabolic Health Panel test

• Fasting: many centers ask for no food for 8 to 12 hours, especially for insulin and parts of the CMP.
• Hydration: drink water so your veins are easy to find.
• Medications: take medicines as directed unless your doctor tells you otherwise, and bring a list of what you take.
• Avoid: heavy alcohol the night before and very hard workouts right before your draw. Follow any special instructions from your doctor or the lab, and bring prior results if you have them.

Related conditions a Metabolic Health Panel test may help evaluate

This panel can help check for diabetes or prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, kidney problems, liver problems, gout risk from high uric acid, and effects of some medicines on your organs. Your doctor will review your results along with your history and symptoms before recommending any next steps.

Tests similar to Metabolic Health Panel and how they differ

• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): covers key electrolytes and kidney function but not liver enzymes or A1C.
• Lipid Panel: measures cholesterol and triglycerides to look at heart risk, not sugar control or liver function.
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): checks how your body handles sugar after a drink and is used when more detail on glucose response is needed.

Book Metabolic Health Panel using LabFinder

Compare locations, see open time slots, and book online at participating labs. Choose a site nearby, in your area, or search by city or ZIP to find a good match. Cost and insurance: many sites accept insurance, and prices vary by location. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so you can check your benefits or ask the lab when you book. We are here to help you schedule with confidence.

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