Weight Loss Panel (PWL)

Includes:

• CRP
• Vitamin B12 & Folate
• Fasting glucose
• HBa1c
• Iron studies (including iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and ferritin)
• Lipids (including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the cholesterol/HDL ratio)
• Liver function tests (including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, ALP, GGT, AST and ALT) – also available as part of Liver Health
• Kidney function tests (including sodium, potassium, creatinine and eGFR)
• TSH & Free T4
• Vitamin D (25-OH)

Weight loss medication is becoming widespread in New Zealand and globally.  It is important to have regular blood tests while using weight loss medication to establish a baseline of your metabolic health, ensure your kidneys, liver and pancreas can safely process the medication, and track your improvements in your blood sugar (HbA1c) and cholesterol.  Regular monitoring also allows your doctor to spot potentially rare side effects or nutritional deficiencies early.

Sample type: Blood

Turn around time: 2 days