This test is usually part of a larger metabolic panel a doctor may order. A metabolic panel measures the levels of several electrolytes in your blood, including: carbon dioxide or bicarbonate ...

A basic metabolic panel is used to assess glucose levels and can screen for diabetes and prediabetes. The test “also looks at kidney and liver function, thyroid function, and electrolytes such ...

Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme primarily found in your liver. An enzyme is ...