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Comprehensive Metabolic Profile

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What is the comprehensive metabolic profile?

This is a blood test that measures various markers related to the functioning of organs and metabolic processes in the body and provides information about the overall status of your health.

What is being tested?

A biomarker is a biological measure which can be tested to indicate
an individual's health status and can be monitored to create appropriate health plans and treatments.

  1. Liver
  2. Albumin
  3. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  4. Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
  5. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
  6. Total Bilirubin
  7. Direct Bilirubin
  8. Total Protein
  9. Bone
  10. Calcium
  11. Kidney
  12. CO2 Total
  13. Creatinine
  14. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
  15. Urea

Symptoms you may be feeling?

The symptoms below can indicate abnormal levels in the biomarkers found in the Comprehensive Metabolic profile.


  1. Weakness and fatigue
  2. Loss of appetite
  3. Nausea
  4. Itchy skin
  5. Yellowing of the eyes and skin
  6. Swelling of feet, ankles and hands
  7. Difficulty sleeping
  8. Muscle cramps
  9. Shortness of breath

How is the blood collected?

  1. 2 x Gold SST Microtainer
  1. The healthcare professional will take down your details and confirm your blood test of choice.
  2. Using our finger-prick lancets, you will be told to prick the corner of your finger allowing your blood to drop easily into the tube.
  3. Once you have filled the required tubes, the healthcare professional will provide you with a plaster.
  4. Your sample will be processed and you will receive your results online or through your chosen clinic within 48 hours.

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enquiries@vertexlabdiagnostics.co.uk

123B Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9LG

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