MR Imaging. The normal MR imaging appearance of the spleen varies with patient age. Splenic signal intensity is directly related to the ratio of white to red pulp (2). In adults and older children, the spleen is bright on T2-weighted images. In the neonate, however, before maturation of the lymphoid system and proliferation of white pulp, the spleen is hypointense relative to the liver on both T1- and T2-weighted spin-echo images (Fig 3).
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Blood Test. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Blood Test. A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a broad screening test which is used to evaluate organ function and electrolyte balance as well as aid in the diagnosis of conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease.
The comprehensive metabolic panel, or chemical screen, (CMP; CPT code 80053) is a panel of 14 blood tests which serves as an initial broad medical screening tool.bnormal values from a CMP are often the result of false positives and thus the CMP may need to be repeated (or a more specific test performed), requiring a second blood drawing procedure and possibly additional expense for the patient, even though no disease is present.