{"product_id":"weight-loss-blood-test-glp-1-baseline-health-check","title":"Weight Loss Blood Test | GLP-1 Baseline Health Check","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ais-product-copy\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand your health starting point with a comprehensive weight loss blood test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GLP-1 Baseline Health Check assesses important metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormonal and nutritional markers before medical weight management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be useful if you are considering prescribed weight loss treatment, including medicines such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-at-a-glance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishing a detailed health baseline before medical weight management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e People considering prescribed treatments such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, as well as wider medical weight management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinic appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No preparation required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically within four days after laboratory receipt of a suitable sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoctor review:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-purpose\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive baseline panel measures important markers across several connected areas of health before medical weight management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt assesses blood sugar and insulin, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, thyroid health, reproductive hormones, blood health and nutritional markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can provide a useful starting point before prescribed GLP-1 or related weight loss treatment, including Mounjaro or Wegovy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-included\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-metabolic\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood sugar and metabolic health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucose, HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide and HOMA-IR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markers provide information about blood sugar control, natural insulin production and insulin resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-cardiovascular\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCholesterol and cardiovascular markers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholesterol profile, Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and Lipoprotein(a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese measurements provide information about blood lipids and cardiovascular risk markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-liver-kidney\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver and kidney health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiver function and kidney function are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese profiles provide useful information about two important areas of organ health before weight loss treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-thyroid\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyroid function and thyroid antibodies are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyroid markers provide information about thyroid health, which is relevant to metabolism and general wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-hormones\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormone health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone, oestradiol, SHBG, FSH, LH, prolactin and cortisol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markers provide a broader view of reproductive and hormonal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-nutrition\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional and iron health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron studies, ferritin, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese measurements provide information about important nutritional markers before weight management treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-blood-bone-electrolytes\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood, bone and electrolyte health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull blood count, calcium, phosphate and electrolytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese provide additional information about your general health before treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWhy Choose This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes a detailed health baseline before medical weight management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for people considering prescribed treatment such as Mounjaro or Wegovy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures glucose, HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide and HOMA-IR together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes ApoB and Lipoprotein(a) alongside a cholesterol profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssesses thyroid, hormonal and nutritional health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes doctor-reviewed comments to help explain your results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-suitability\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eWho Is This Test For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis health check may suit adults who want a detailed health baseline before starting a medical weight management programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be particularly useful if you are considering prescribed weight loss medicines such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople considering prescribed GLP-1 or related weight loss treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want to understand their metabolic starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want glucose and insulin resistance markers checked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want cholesterol, liver and kidney markers assessed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople looking for thyroid, hormone and nutritional information alongside metabolic testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople pursuing wider medical weight management without GLP-1 treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-preparation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo special preparation is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No specific preparation is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: rgb(59, 112, 76);\"\u003eSample Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blood sample is required for this health check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0505\/7372\/files\/Blood_100x100.png?v=1728127429\" alt=\"Blood sample required for this health test.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-results\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eYour Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically available within four days after the laboratory receives your suitable sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results include doctor-reviewed comments to help explain important findings and provide appropriate next-step guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aishealthcheck.co.uk\/pages\/understanding-results\"\u003eunderstand your health results\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aishealthcheck.co.uk\/pages\/locations\"\u003efind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-purpose\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a GLP-1 baseline health check?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a comprehensive blood test that provides health information before medical weight management. It assesses metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormonal and nutritional markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-mounjaro\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this blood test before starting Mounjaro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-wegovy\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this blood test before starting Wegovy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-insulin\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this weight loss blood test check insulin resistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The panel includes glucose and insulin alongside HOMA-IR, which provides an estimate of insulin resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-fasting\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to fast before this test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fasting is not required and there are no specific preparation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-medication-levels\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this test measure Mounjaro, Wegovy or GLP-1 levels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The panel measures health markers around weight management. It does not measure the concentration of Mounjaro, Wegovy or GLP-1 medication in your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-faq-results\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically available within four days after the laboratory receives your suitable sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"glp1-baseline-health-check-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #006634;\"\u003eUnderstand Your Health Before Weight Loss Treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablish a detailed metabolic, hormonal and nutritional baseline before medical weight management, including prescribed treatment such as Mounjaro or Wegovy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your weight loss blood test online.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIS Health Check","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59209762931036,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0505\/7372\/files\/WeightLossBloodTest.webp?v=1789922652","url":"https:\/\/aishealthcheck.co.uk\/products\/weight-loss-blood-test-glp-1-baseline-health-check","provider":"AIS Health Check","version":"1.0","type":"link"}