Thinking about starting a GLP-1 medication? This pre-treatment blood test assesses your glucose, insulin resistance, liver, kidneys, and cholesterol so you and your doctor can make informed decisions before you begin.
Your results delivered as a complete pathology report, with reference ranges and clinical context for every marker. Easy to read yourself or hand straight to your GP.
The same pathology report format used by hospitals and GPs across Australia.
Every result is shown alongside the normal range. Abnormal results are highlighted in red so you spot them straight away.
Delivered privately within 24-48 hours of testing. Yours to keep, share or print.
See at a glance which markers are healthy and which need attention.
Calculated free testosterone is below the lower reference limit. May be associated with symptoms of low testosterone including fatigue, low libido, and reduced energy.
25 markers across blood sugar, insulin, lipids, liver and kidney function. Establishes the baseline GLP-1 medication will work against, and reveals whether your current health makes you a good candidate.
HOMA-IR is the gold-standard insulin resistance score, calculated from fasting glucose and insulin. If you are already insulin resistant, GLP-1 is likely to work. If insulin is normal, the cause of weight gain may be hormonal, behavioural or thyroid-driven instead.
HbA1c shows your three-month average blood sugar. Fasting glucose shows the current state. Both together establish how far metabolic dysfunction has progressed and how much improvement to expect on GLP-1.
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol. GLP-1s typically improve lipid profiles dramatically. Knowing your starting point lets you track the cardiovascular benefit alongside weight loss.
GLP-1 drugs put metabolic load on the liver. Knowing baseline liver function reveals whether you have existing fatty liver disease (often silent) and gives a reference point if liver markers rise on treatment.
eGFR, creatinine, urea and electrolytes establish kidney baseline. GLP-1s can affect kidney function in people with existing reduced capacity. Establishing baseline is essential before starting medication that affects kidney workload.
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Before starting a GLP-1 medication, having a clear picture of your baseline metabolic health is one of the most practical steps you can take. This panel assesses the markers most relevant at the outset of GLP-1 therapy, covering glucose regulation and insulin resistance, liver and kidney function, and cardiovascular risk through a full lipid profile.
GLP-1 receptor agonists influence insulin secretion, appetite, and glucose control, which means the state of your metabolic system before you start genuinely matters. Knowing your HbA1c and fasting insulin helps establish whether insulin resistance is present. Checking liver and kidney function provides a safety baseline, since these organs are central to how your body processes medication. Lipid markers give context to your cardiovascular health before any treatment-related changes occur.
This test provides objective pathology data for you and your doctor to use when making clinical decisions. It does not diagnose any condition, recommend medication, or replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
1. Receive your referral instantly after purchase
2. Quick blood test at your local collection centre
3. Results to your inbox within 1-2 days
