GLP-1 Pre-Treatment Check
Thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication?
This baseline blood panel measures metabolic, liver and kidney markers — including fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c, a lipid profile and organ-function markers — that your prescribing doctor may wish to review before you begin a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication. Having a clear baseline gives you and your healthcare provider useful information to discuss together. This test does not prescribe, recommend or supply any medication, and it is not a substitute for your doctor’s advice - always follow your prescriber’s guidance.
Check out our blog to see how blood testing can support safer, more effective use of GLP-1 medications and help you track your progress along the way.
What's included
Insulin resistance can lead to difficulty losing weight, distinct abdominal fat, fatigue, bloating and sugar cravings. Identifying insulin resistance early and committing to lifestyle changes can ultimately help the progression to diabetes.
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood. Some are necessary for good health, but when you have a high level of cholesterol in your blood, a lot of it ends up being deposited in the walls of your arteries and other vital organs. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise and alcohol intake can all influence cholesterol levels and your risk of developing heart disease.
Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes. This liver function test measures key liver enzymes and markers relevant to understanding your liver health.
Your kidneys filter waste from your body and regulate salts in your blood. They also produce hormones and vitamins that direct cell activities in many organs and help to control blood pressure. Your kidneys filter waste and regulate salts in your blood. This panel measures key markers of kidney function.
Test instructions
Fast from all food and drink (other than water) for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Take your form to one of our affiliated collection centres to have your sample taken - no need for an appointment.
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