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.
This test is also useful for monitoring people receiving treatment for conditions which affect the liver or kidneys. The CMP contains all of the measurements in a Basic Metabolic Panel and most of the same measurements as a Hepatic Function Panel and a Renal Function Panel. A CMP includes the following tests: 1  Glucose: Abnormal blood sugar levels can indicate a number of conditions including Diabetes.