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Weight Loss Blood Test
A full baseline before you start weight-loss treatment, including GLP-1 injections.
In clinic venous blood draw: £194
Weight-loss medicines such as GLP-1 injections work best, and most safely, when your starting point is known. This comprehensive baseline panel checks blood sugar and insulin resistance, cholesterol, thyroid, liver and kidney function, blood count, iron, key vitamins and hormones, so your clinician can confirm treatment is suitable and track your progress against it.
Whats included?
Weight Loss Commencement
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Diabetes & Metabolic Health Checks blood sugar control and insulin resistance.
Markers: Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, HOMA-IR, C-Peptide
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Lipids & Heart Health Assesses cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.
Markers: Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein (a)
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Thyroid Health Rules out thyroid problems that affect weight and energy.
Markers: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-Thyroid Antibodies
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Liver Health Baseline liver function before treatment.
Markers: ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin, Albumin
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Kidney Health Checks kidney function and salts.
Markers: Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphate, Calcium, Chloride
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Full Blood Count & Iron Screens for anaemia and low iron stores.
Markers: Full Blood Count, Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation
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Nutritional Health Checks vitamins that can fall during weight loss.
Markers: Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid
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Hormonal Health Looks for hormone imbalances linked to weight gain.
Markers: Oestradiol, FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone, SHBG, Free Androgen Index
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Stress Markers: Cortisol
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Preparing for your test: Please fast for 8 hours beforehand (water is fine) and book a morning appointment. Keep taking prescribed medication. Stop biotin supplements 48 hours before your test.
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Results: Usually within 48 hours of the lab receiving your sample. Every result is reviewed by a GP and sent to you through your secure patient portal.