Weight Loss Blood Test | GLP-1 Baseline Health Check
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Overview
Understand your health starting point with a comprehensive weight loss blood test.
The GLP-1 Baseline Health Check assesses important metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormonal and nutritional markers before medical weight management.
It may be useful if you are considering prescribed weight loss treatment, including medicines such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide).
The panel includes glucose, HbA1c, insulin and HOMA-IR alongside an extensive range of wider health markers. It provides detailed baseline information but does not determine whether a particular weight loss medicine is suitable for you.
At a Glance
- Best for: Establishing a detailed health baseline before medical weight management
- Suitable for: People considering prescribed treatments such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, as well as wider medical weight management
- Sample: Blood
- Collection: Clinic appointment
- Preparation: No preparation required
- Fasting: Not required
- Results: Typically within four days after laboratory receipt of a suitable sample
- Doctor review: Included
What Does This Test Check?
This comprehensive baseline panel measures important markers across several connected areas of health before medical weight management.
It assesses blood sugar and insulin, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, thyroid health, reproductive hormones, blood health and nutritional markers.
This can provide a useful starting point before prescribed GLP-1 or related weight loss treatment, including Mounjaro or Wegovy.
The results do not tell you whether Mounjaro, Wegovy or another medicine is suitable for you. Your prescriber will assess treatment suitability using your individual medical history and clinical circumstances.
What's Included?
Blood sugar and metabolic health
Glucose, HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide and HOMA-IR.
These markers provide information about blood sugar control, natural insulin production and insulin resistance.
Cholesterol and cardiovascular markers
Cholesterol profile, Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and Lipoprotein(a).
These measurements provide information about blood lipids and cardiovascular risk markers.
Liver and kidney health
Liver function and kidney function are included.
These profiles provide useful information about two important areas of organ health before weight loss treatment.
Thyroid health
Thyroid function and thyroid antibodies are included.
Thyroid markers provide information about thyroid health, which is relevant to metabolism and general wellbeing.
Hormone health
Testosterone, oestradiol, SHBG, FSH, LH, prolactin and cortisol.
These markers provide a broader view of reproductive and hormonal health.
Nutritional and iron health
Iron studies, ferritin, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D.
These measurements provide information about important nutritional markers before weight management treatment.
Blood, bone and electrolyte health
Full blood count, calcium, phosphate and electrolytes.
These provide additional information about your general health before treatment.
Why Choose This Test?
- Establishes a detailed health baseline before medical weight management.
- Suitable for people considering prescribed treatment such as Mounjaro or Wegovy.
- Measures glucose, HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide and HOMA-IR together.
- Includes ApoB and Lipoprotein(a) alongside a cholesterol profile.
- Assesses thyroid, hormonal and nutritional health.
- Includes doctor-reviewed comments to help explain your results.
Who Is This Test For?
This health check may suit adults who want a detailed health baseline before starting a medical weight management programme.
It may be particularly useful if you are considering prescribed weight loss medicines such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide).
- People considering prescribed GLP-1 or related weight loss treatment.
- People who want to understand their metabolic starting point.
- People who want glucose and insulin resistance markers checked.
- People who want cholesterol, liver and kidney markers assessed.
- People looking for thyroid, hormone and nutritional information alongside metabolic testing.
- People pursuing wider medical weight management without GLP-1 treatment.
You do not need to be taking Mounjaro or Wegovy to use this test. Your prescribing clinician remains responsible for deciding whether any medicine is appropriate for you.
Preparation
No special preparation is required.
- Fasting: Not required.
- Preparation: No specific preparation is required.
Sample Needed
A blood sample is required for this health check.
Your Results
Results are typically available within four days after the laboratory receives your suitable sample.
Your results include doctor-reviewed comments to help explain important findings and provide appropriate next-step guidance.
The report can provide useful health information to discuss with your prescriber. It does not determine whether you should start Mounjaro, Wegovy or another weight loss medicine.
Learn more about how to understand your health results or find your nearest clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GLP-1 baseline health check?
It is a comprehensive blood test that provides health information before medical weight management. It assesses metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormonal and nutritional markers.
Can I have this blood test before starting Mounjaro?
Yes. This test can provide useful baseline health information if you are considering prescribed Mounjaro (tirzepatide). It does not determine whether Mounjaro is suitable for you. Your prescriber remains responsible for assessing treatment suitability.
Can I have this blood test before starting Wegovy?
Yes. The panel can provide a broad health baseline before prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide). Your prescriber will decide which assessments are appropriate and whether treatment is suitable for you.
Does this weight loss blood test check insulin resistance?
Yes. The panel includes glucose and insulin alongside HOMA-IR, which provides an estimate of insulin resistance.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No. Fasting is not required and there are no specific preparation requirements.
Does this test measure Mounjaro, Wegovy or GLP-1 levels?
No. The panel measures health markers around weight management. It does not measure the concentration of Mounjaro, Wegovy or GLP-1 medication in your body.
How long do the results take?
Results are typically available within four days after the laboratory receives your suitable sample.
Understand Your Health Before Weight Loss Treatment
Establish a detailed metabolic, hormonal and nutritional baseline before medical weight management, including prescribed treatment such as Mounjaro or Wegovy.
Book your weight loss blood test online.
- Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
- You will get a confirmation email from us.
- We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
- Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
- Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
- Attend to do your test.
- Results are emailed to you.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.
You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.
We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.
Important information about result times
Result turnaround times are estimates and are provided for guidance only.
The stated timeframe begins when the laboratory receives your suitable sample.
Results may become available earlier or later than estimated.
Delays may occur because of transport, laboratory workload, quality checks, or further testing.
If the indicative times for results are not met, then please notify us immediately on info@aishealthcheck.co.uk.
Please do not use this service for urgent medical assessment.
Seek urgent medical advice when symptoms require prompt investigation.