{"product_id":"glp-1-weight-loss-monitoring-panel","title":"GLP‑1 Weight Loss Monitoring Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor your health throughout your GLP-1 weight-loss journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLP-1 weight-loss medications can produce significant changes in appetite, food intake, body weight and metabolic health. Regular blood testing can help you understand how your body is responding and identify changes that may require further clinical review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nuvivo GLP-1 Weight Loss Monitoring Blood Test assesses blood-sugar control, cholesterol, liver and kidney health, pancreatic lipase, iron stores, folate and your blood-cell profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for adults using medications such as Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), Wegovy® (semaglutide), Ozempic® or another medically prescribed GLP-1 treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does this test measure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood-sugar control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures your average blood-glucose level over approximately the previous 8–12 weeks. This helps monitor changes in glucose control during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCholesterol and cardiovascular health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLipid Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL cholesterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLDL cholesterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-HDL cholesterol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL percentage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight loss and improved blood-sugar control can affect your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Monitoring these markers helps provide a clearer view of your changing cardiovascular risk profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiver health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Function Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlanine aminotransferase (ALT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAspartate aminotransferase (AST)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline phosphatase (ALP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilirubin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markers assess liver health and may help identify changes associated with fatty liver disease, medication use or rapid weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKidney health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney Function Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney monitoring is particularly important if treatment causes persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration or a significant reduction in food and fluid intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePancreatic health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLipase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipase is an enzyme produced primarily by the pancreas. An abnormal result may require clinical review, particularly when accompanied by significant abdominal symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lipase result cannot diagnose or exclude pancreatitis on its own and must be interpreted alongside symptoms and medical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Blood Count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit and platelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can help identify potential anaemia, infection, inflammation and other blood-cell abnormalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerritin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssesses the body’s stored iron. Reduced food intake or a restrictive diet may increase the risk of insufficient iron intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolate is needed for normal red blood-cell production, cell division and several essential metabolic processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this test suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test may be appropriate if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre currently using a prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss medication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave recently started Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Ozempic® or a similar treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave increased your medication dose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre experiencing significant or rapid weight loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave substantially reduced your food intake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to monitor your metabolic health and treatment progress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave been advised to arrange blood monitoring by a healthcare professional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase your test online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Nuvivo patient registration form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttend your selected clinic or arrange an available collection service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trained healthcare professional will collect your venous blood sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour sample will be analysed by our accredited partner laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results will be released securely through your patient portal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are generally available within 2–4 working days after the laboratory receives your sample. Occasionally, individual markers may take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparing for your appointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most useful metabolic results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook a morning appointment where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for 8–10 hours before your blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink plain water and remain well hydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue prescribed medication unless your prescriber has instructed you otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours before testing where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us about any medication or supplements you currently use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a monitoring blood test and does not include a GLP-1 prescription, medication review or confirmation that treatment is suitable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change or stop prescribed medication based solely on your results. 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