A BMP is a blood test that measures eight different chemicals that occur naturally in the blood. It can inform doctors about electrolytes, fluid balance, glucose levels, and other markers of a ...

Your doctor just mentioned ordering a comprehensive metabolic panel, and you’re wondering what that means and why you need it. Don’t worry — this isn’t some scary, complicated procedure. It’s actually ...

A Lipid Panel measures cholesterol types (HDL, LDL) and triglycerides (1). High levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and ...

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 ...

The A/G ratio test measures albumin and globulin levels in your blood. You may need to fast for up to 12 hours before getting the test. If you have a low A/G ratio, it may be a sign of liver disease ...