Essential labs for semaglutide, tirzepatide, and GLP-1 medication monitoring
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GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide) are transforming weight management and diabetes care, but they require regular lab monitoring. This panel covers the markers clinicians recommend tracking during GLP-1 therapy. The CMP evaluates liver and kidney function — critical because GLP-1 medications are processed by these organs. TSH screens for thyroid changes, as GLP-1 medications carry a boxed warning for medullary thyroid carcinoma risk. Hemoglobin A1c tracks blood sugar improvements and Fasting Insulin measures insulin-resistance reduction. The Lipid Panel monitors cardiovascular risk improvements, and the CBC with Differential screens for rare hematological side effects. Because GLP-1s suppress appetite, nutritional deficiencies are common — Vitamin B12, Ferritin, and Vitamin D catch the three that drop first on reduced food intake. hs-CRP tracks the systemic-inflammation improvement that typically accompanies weight loss. For plateau investigation, the optional add-ons below help: Leptin and Adiponectin profile the fat-tissue hormones that shift during weight loss, and AM Cortisol flags stress-driven stalls. This panel is recommended at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and annually while on GLP-1 therapy.
Quarterly GLP-1 safety + efficacy monitoring: CMP (kidney/liver), A1c, Fasting Insulin, Lipid Panel, TSH, CBC with differential, plus the nutrition + inflammation markers that move on appetite-suppressed diets (Vitamin B12, Ferritin, Vitamin D, hs-CRP). Optional add-ons — Leptin, AM Cortisol, Adiponectin — for plateau investigation.
Anyone on semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), or other GLP-1 medications. Required for safe ongoing therapy monitoring.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
2–5 business days
Biomarkers
41 across 10 tests
10 individual tests · 41 biomarkers measured — each test linked so you can learn more.
Fasting for 10–12 hours required for accurate insulin, glucose, and lipid results. Water is okay. Take your GLP-1 medication as scheduled.
Fasting for 10–12 hours required for accurate insulin, glucose, and lipid results. Water is okay. Take your GLP-1 medication as scheduled.
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