The<unk>  <unk> ; CPT code 80053) is a standard suite of 14 blood tests which serves as an initial broad screening tool for physicians.  Because it is often ordered as a routine part of an annual physical examination or check up, over time the<unk>  provides an important baseline of a patient's basic physiology.  Any changes or abnormal results, and in particular combinations of abnormal results, thus provides important initial data for differential diagnosis, in which case more specialized tests may be indicated.  In and of itself, however, the<unk>  provides an important if gross check on the status of kidney function, liver function, and electrolyte and fluid balance.
In addition to being used at routine physicals of healthy patients, the<unk>  is routinely administered to monitor the status of a patient with a chronic disease, such as diabetes mellitus or hypertension.
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Glucose tolerance test
Triglyceride biochemistry
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Complete blood count
Creatine kinase
ACTH stimulation test
Genetic testing