These are the most important blood tests that doctors suggest you should have for a deep dive into your health.

There are two main types of metabolic panels: CMP and a basic metabolic panel (BMP). As the names suggest, a CMP is a more through panel of tests than a BMP. A BMP measures 8 different substances ...

The results are typically reported to the healthcare provider's office the next day. A basic metabolic panel looks at eight different components of the blood. These components show fluid balances ...