Which panel includes BMP along with liver function tests and calcium?

• A. ESR
• B. D-Dimer
• C. CMP
• D. HCG

Answer: (C)

This item tests your understanding of lab panels and what they include. A basic metabolic panel covers electrolytes, kidney function, and glucose. A comprehensive metabolic panel adds the liver function tests and calcium to the BMP data, giving a broader metabolic snapshot. The liver function tests typically include enzymes and indices like AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin, and calcium is included as well in the CMP. Therefore, the panel that includes BMP along with liver function tests and calcium is the comprehensive metabolic panel. The other options measure unrelated things: ESR is an inflammation marker, D-dimer assesses clotting risk, and HCG is a pregnancy test.