Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a common group of blood tests that provides basic information about your health. Why Would You Need a Comprehensive ...

Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and ...

How much of a workup do you recommend before ordering diagnostics with contrast (assuming kidney function tests are normal)? Is a basic metabolic panel enough? — Sharon Owens, NP, Salisbury, Md.

Chronic GI symptoms may signal higher triglycerides, lower HDL cholesterol and elevated blood sugar. Routine blood tests can ...

Once gout has been diagnosed, the cause of the hyperuricemia should be identified. The two most common causes of hyperuricemia are decreased renal elimination of urate and excessive alcohol intake. A ...