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GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel

The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel includes 6 tests and 65 biomarkers to support focused provider-guided review for people using or considering GLP-1 medications. It evaluates blood sugar, estimated average glucose, insulin resistance, cholesterol, triglycerides, thyroid function, blood health, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, protein, albumin, and metabolic wellness markers. Includes CBC, CMP, A1c with eAG, insulin, lipid panel, and TSH.

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The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: CBC, CBC includes Differential and Platelets, CBC/PLT w/DIFF, Complete Blood Count (includes Differential and Platelets)

NOTE: Ulta Lab Tests provides CBC test results from Quest Diagnostics as they are reported. Often, different biomarker results are made available at different time intervals. When reporting the results, Ulta Lab Tests denotes those biomarkers not yet reported as 'pending' for every biomarker the test might report. Only biomarkers Quest Diagnostics observes are incorporated and represented in the final CBC test results provided by Ulta Lab Tests.

Absolute Band Neutrophils (Only Reported If Detected)

Immature forms of neutrophils are called neutrophilic band cells. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed. Large numbers of immature forms of neutrophils, called neutrophilic band cells, are produced by the bone marrow when the demand is high.

Absolute Basophils

Basophils normally constitute 1% or less of the total white blood cell count but may increase or decrease in certain diseases and are thought to be involved in allergic reactions.

Absolute Blasts (Only Reported If Detected)

Blasts are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Eosinophils

Eosinophils (eos) respond to infections caused by parasites and play a role in allergic reactions (hypersensitivities)

Absolute Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

Absolute Metamyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Metamyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Monocytes

Monocytes (mono), similar to neutrophils, move to an area of infection and engulf and destroy bacteria. They are associated more often with chronic rather than acute infections. They are also involved in tissue repair and other functions involving the immune system.

Absolute Myelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Myelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Neutrophils

Neutrophils (neu) normally make up the largest number of circulating WBCs. They move into an area of damaged or infected tissue, where they engulf and destroy bacteria or sometimes fungi. Young neutrophils, recently released into circulation, are called bands.

Absolute Nucleated Rbc (Only Reported If Detected)

Nucleated Red Blood Cells (nRBC) ) the presence of NRBCs in the adult blood is usually associated with malignant neoplasms, bone marrow diseases, and other serious disorders.

Absolute Promyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Promyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Band Neutrophils (Only Reported If Detected)

Immature forms of neutrophils are called neutrophilic band cells. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed. Large numbers of immature forms of neutrophils, called neutrophilic band cells, are produced by the bone marrow when the demand is high.

Basophils

Basophils normally constitute 1% or less of the total white blood cell count but may increase or decrease in certain diseases and are thought to be involved in allergic reactions.

Blasts (Only Reported If Detected)

Blasts are immature forms of white blood cells.

Eosinophils

Eosinophils are specialized white blood cells produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream, where they normally make up only 0–6 % of circulating leukocytes. Their cytoplasm is packed with reddish‑orange granules that contain potent enzymes (e.g., major basic protein, eosinophil cationic protein) and inflammatory mediators. When the immune system detects large, multicellular invaders—such as helminth (worm) parasites—eosinophils migrate out of the blood and surround the pathogen, releasing these granule contents to damage the parasite’s outer surface and aid its destruction. Beyond parasite defense, eosinophils act as key orchestras of the allergic response. They accumulate in tissues exposed to allergens (airways in asthma, skin in eczema, GI tract in eosinophilic esophagitis) and secrete cytokines and lipid mediators that amplify inflammation, recruit additional immune cells, and contribute to symptoms like swelling, mucus production, and itching. Because of this pro‑inflammatory role, persistently elevated eosinophil counts—termed eosinophilia—can signal allergic disorders, drug hypersensitivity, or certain autoimmune and malignant conditions. Conversely, counts drop toward zero after glucocorticoid therapy or in acute stress states, reflecting the cells’ sensitivity to hormonal and immune regulation.

Hematocrit

Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the percentage of the volume of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells. This measurement depends on the number of red blood cells and the size of red blood cells.

Hemoglobin

Serum hemoglobin is a blood test that measures the level of free hemoglobin in the liquid part of the blood (the serum). Free hemoglobin is the hemoglobin outside of the red blood cells. Most of the hemoglobin is found inside the red blood cells, not in the serum.

Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

MCH

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculation of the average amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin inside a red blood cell.

MCHC

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a calculation of the average percentage of hemoglobin inside a red cell.

MCV

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of RBCs.

Metamyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Metamyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Monocytes

Monocytes (mono), similar to neutrophils, move to an area of infection and engulf and destroy bacteria. They are associated more often with chronic rather than acute infections. They are also involved in tissue repair and other functions involving the immune system.

MPV

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) - When it indicates average size of platelets are small; older platelets are generally smaller than younger ones and a low MPV may mean that a condition is affecting the production of platelets by the bone marrow. When it indicates a high number of larger, younger platelets in the blood; this may be due to the bone marrow producing and releasing platelets rapidly into circulation.

Myelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Myelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Neutrophils

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed.

Nucleated Rbc (Only Reported If Detected)

Nucleated Red Blood Cells (nRBC) ) the presence of NRBCs in the adult blood is usually associated with malignant neoplasms, bone marrow diseases, and other serious disorders.

Platelet Count

A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells.

Promyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Promyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

RDW

Red cell distribution width (RDW), which may be included in a CBC, is a calculation of the variation in the size of RBCs.

Reactive Lymphocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

Red Blood Cell Count

An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. How much oxygen your body tissues get depends on how many RBCs you have and how well they work.

White Blood Cell Count

A WBC count is a test to measure the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. WBCs help fight infections. They are also called leukocytes. There are five major types of white blood cells: basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes (T cells and B cells), monocytes and neutrophils

Also known as: Chem 12, Chemistry Panel, Chemistry Screen, CMP, Complete Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP, SMA 12, SMA 20

Albumin

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

The ratio of albumin to globulin (A/G ratio) is calculated from measured albumin and calculated globulin (total protein - albumin). Normally, there is a little more albumin than globulins, giving a normal A/G ratio of slightly over 1. Because disease states affect the relative amounts of albumin and globulin, the A/G ratio may provide a clue as to the cause of the change in protein levels. A low A/G ratio may reflect overproduction of globulins, such as seen in multiple myeloma or autoimmune diseases, or underproduction of albumin, such as may occur with cirrhosis, or selective loss of albumin from the circulation, as may occur with kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome). A high A/G ratio suggests underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias. More specific tests, such as liver enzyme tests and serum protein electrophoresis, must be performed to make an accurate diagnosis. With a low total protein that is due to plasma expansion (dilution of the blood), the A/G ratio will typically be normal because both albumin and globulin will be diluted to the same extent.

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone.

Alt

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.

AST

AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in liver, heart, and muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other tissues.

Bilirubin, Total

Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid made by the liver. A small amount of older red blood cells are replaced by new blood cells every day. Bilirubin is left after these older blood cells are removed. The liver helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed from the body in the stool.

Bun/Creatinine Ratio

A ratio between a person’s BUN and blood creatinine to help determine what is causing these concentrations to be higher than normal. The ratio of BUN to creatinine is usually between 10:1 and 20:1. An increased ratio may be due to a condition that causes a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys, such as congestive heart failure or dehydration. It may also be seen with increased protein, from gastrointestinal bleeding, or increased protein in the diet. The ratio may be decreased with liver disease (due to decrease in the formation of urea) and malnutrition.

Calcium

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its calcium in the bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong. The rest is throughout the body in blood, muscle and the fluid between cells. Your body needs calcium to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand, to secrete hormones and enzymes and to send messages through the nervous system.

Carbon Dioxide

CO2 is carbon dioxide. Measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood, called the serum. In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called bicarbonate (HCO3-). Therefore, the CO2 blood test is really a measure of your blood bicarbonate level.

Chloride

Chloride is a type of electrolyte. It works with other electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and carbon dioxide (CO2). These substances help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance. This is a measure of the amount of chloride in the fluid portion (serum) of the blood.

Creatinine

The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. This test is done to see how well your kidneys work.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Globulin

Globulins is the collective term for most blood proteins other than albumin. Identifying the types of globulins can help diagnose certain disorders. Globulins are roughly divided into three groups: alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Gamma globulines include various types of antibodies such as immunoglobulins (Ig) M, G, and A.

Glucose

A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood. Glucose is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including those in the brain. The hormones insulin and glucagon help control blood glucose levels.

Potassium

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure.

Protein, Total

The total protein is the total amount of two classes of proteins, albumin and globulin that are found in the fluid portion of your blood. Proteins are important parts of all cells and tissues. Your albumin helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and your globulins are an important part of your immune system.

Sodium

Sodium is a substance that the body needs to work properly it is vital to normal body processes, including nerve and muscle function

Urea Nitrogen (Bun)

BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. BUN measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.

Also known as: A1c with eAG, Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycohemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, HA1c, HbA1c, Hemoglobin A1c, Hgb A1c

Eag (Mg/Dl)

A1C test result as eAG, or "average glucose," which directly correlates to your A1C. eAG may help you understand your A1C value because eAG is a unit similar to what you see regularly through self-monitoring on your meter. A1C is reported as a percent (7% for example) and eAG uses the same units (mg/dl) as your glucose meters. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/a1c/#sthash.FHieCgVE.dpuf

Eag (Mmol/L)

Accesses long term diabetic control in diabetes mellitus.

HEMOGLOBIN A1C

The A1c test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. It does this by measuring the concentration of glycated (also often called glycosylated) hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin is an oxygen-transporting protein found inside red blood cells (RBCs). There are several types of normal hemoglobin, but the predominant form – about 95-98% – is hemoglobin A. As glucose circulates in the blood, some of it spontaneously binds to hemoglobin A. The hemoglobin molecules with attached glucose are called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the concentration of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed. Once the glucose binds to the hemoglobin, it remains there for the life of the red blood cell – normally about 120 days. The predominant form of glycated hemoglobin is referred to as HbA1c or A1c. A1c is produced on a daily basis and slowly cleared from the blood as older RBCs die and younger RBCs (with non-glycated hemoglobin) take their place. This test is used to monitor treatment in someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes. It helps to evaluate how well their glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. This test may be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes or risk of developing diabetes. In 2010, clinical practice guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) stated that A1c may be added to fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as an option for diabetes screening and diagnosis. For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for the majority of diabetics. However, in 2012, the ADA and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) issued a position statement recommending that the management of glucose control in type 2 diabetes be more "patient-centered." Data from recent studies have shown that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause complications and that people with risk of severe hypoglycemia, underlying health conditions, complications, and a limited life expectancy do not necessarily benefit from having a stringent goal of less than 7% for their A1c. The statement recommends that people work closely with their doctor to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances risks and benefits.

Also known as: Insulin (fasting)

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone that is produced and stored in the beta cells of the pancreas. It is vital for the transportation and storage of glucose at the cellular level, helps regulate blood glucose levels, and has a role in lipid metabolism. When blood glucose levels rise after a meal, insulin is released to allow glucose to move into tissue cells, especially muscle and adipose (fat) cells, where is it is used for energy production. Insulin then prompts the liver to either store the remaining excess blood glucose as glycogen for short-term energy storage and/or to use it to produce fatty acids. The fatty acids are eventually used by adipose tissue to synthesize triglycerides to form the basis of a longer term, more concentrated form of energy storage. Without insulin, glucose cannot reach most of the body's cells. Without glucose, the cells starve and blood glucose levels rise to unhealthy levels. This can cause disturbances in normal metabolic processes that result in various disorders, including kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and vision and neurological problems. Thus, diabetes, a disorder associated with decreased insulin effects, is eventually a life-threatening condition.

Also known as: Cholesterol, HDL,Fasting Lipids,Cholesterol, LDL, Fasting Lipids, Lipid Panel (fasting), Lipid Profile (fasting), Lipids

Chol/HDLC Ratio

Cholesterol, Total

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much in your blood, it can combine with other substances in the blood and stick to the walls of your arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no signs or symptoms that you have high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected with a blood test. You are likely to have high cholesterol if members of your family have it, if you are overweight or if you eat a lot of fatty foods. You can lower your cholesterol by exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables. You also may need to take medicine to lower your cholesterol.

HDL Cholesterol

LDL-Cholesterol

Non HDL Cholesterol

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a form of fat and a major source of energy for the body. This test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Most triglycerides are found in fat (adipose) tissue, but some triglycerides circulate in the blood to provide fuel for muscles to work. After a person eats, an increased level of triglycerides is found in the blood as the body converts the energy not needed right away into fat. Triglycerides move via the blood from the gut to adipose tissue for storage. In between meals, triglycerides are released from fat tissue to be used as an energy source for the body. Most triglycerides are carried in the blood by lipoproteins called very low density lipoproteins (VLDL). High levels of triglycerides in the blood are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), although the reason for this is not well understood. Certain factors can contribute to high triglyceride levels and to risk of CVD, including lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking cigarettes, consuming excess alcohol, and medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.

Also known as: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test, Thyrotropin Test

TSH

A TSH test is a lab test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland. It tells the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormones into the blood.
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The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel panel contains 6 tests with 65 biomarkers .

Overview

The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel is designed for people using or considering GLP-1 medications as part of a provider-guided weight management, blood sugar, or metabolic health plan. This panel provides a focused first-step review of blood sugar, estimated average glucose, insulin resistance, cholesterol, triglycerides, thyroid function, blood health, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and general metabolic wellness.

This panel includes 6 tests and 65 biomarkers to support conversations about GLP-1 medication readiness, metabolic baseline testing, blood sugar trends, insulin resistance, cholesterol patterns, thyroid overlap, and general safety monitoring.

This panel does not diagnose diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, or GLP-1 medication side effects by itself. Results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider and interpreted with symptoms, medication type, dose, side effects, weight changes, diet, hydration, exercise, medical history, and clinical context.

Why Order This Panel?

The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel may be helpful for people who want a practical baseline before starting or while using GLP-1 therapy.

This panel may help provide insight into:

  • Blood sugar patterns with Hemoglobin A1c
  • Estimated average glucose with eAG
  • Insulin resistance context with fasting insulin
  • Cholesterol and triglyceride patterns with a lipid panel
  • Thyroid function with TSH
  • Blood count and platelet patterns with CBC
  • Liver and kidney function with CMP
  • Electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and glucose with CMP
  • General metabolic wellness during weight management

This Panel May Be Helpful For People Who

  • Are considering GLP-1 medication
  • Are starting a GLP-1 weight-loss program
  • Are already using GLP-1 therapy
  • Want a focused metabolic baseline
  • Want to monitor blood sugar and insulin resistance
  • Have prediabetes or insulin resistance concerns
  • Have cholesterol or triglyceride concerns
  • Have fatigue, low energy, or thyroid-related concerns
  • Want basic liver and kidney function review
  • Want a simple GLP-1 blood test panel before choosing more advanced testing

What This Panel Helps Evaluate

This panel helps evaluate selected biomarkers related to:

  • Blood sugar and A1c
  • Estimated average glucose
  • Insulin resistance
  • Cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Thyroid function
  • Blood health
  • Liver function
  • Kidney function
  • Electrolytes
  • Calcium
  • Albumin and protein status
  • General metabolic wellness
  • GLP-1 baseline and follow-up monitoring support

Which Tier Is Right for Me?

GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel

The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel includes 6 tests and 65 biomarkers and is best for people who want a focused first-step review while using or considering GLP-1 therapy. It reviews CBC, CMP, A1c with eAG, insulin, lipid panel, and TSH.

Choose Basic if you want an accessible GLP-1 baseline for blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, thyroid function, blood health, liver function, kidney function, and metabolic wellness.

GLP-1 Panel

The GLP-1 Panel is best for people who want a broader metabolic and wellness review. It may add pancreatic enzymes, iron markers, vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, sex hormones, adrenal hormone context, and advanced lipid markers.

Choose GLP-1 Panel if you want more insight into pancreas, nutrients, thyroid, hormones, and cardiometabolic patterns during GLP-1 use.

GLP-1 Cardiometabolic Safety & Optimization Panel

The GLP-1 Cardiometabolic Safety & Optimization Panel is best for people who want a stronger cardiometabolic review. It may include ApoB, Cardio IQ™ lipid testing, lipoprotein fractionation, inflammation markers, kidney/urine risk markers, pancreatic enzymes, liver/bile markers, and insulin-production markers.

Choose this panel if your main goal is deeper heart, cholesterol, insulin resistance, inflammation, kidney, liver, and cardiometabolic optimization while using GLP-1 therapy.

GLP-1 Comprehensive Panel

The GLP-1 Comprehensive Panel is the broadest option. It may include leptin, adiponectin, ApoB, advanced lipoproteins, pancreatic enzymes, urinalysis, thyroid markers, sex hormones, adrenal hormone markers, nutrient status, iron markers, protein nutrition, and inflammation markers.

Choose Comprehensive if you want the widest GLP-1-related review of blood sugar, insulin resistance, appetite signaling, pancreas, liver, kidney, urine health, thyroid, hormones, advanced lipids, nutrients, and protein nutrition.

Tests Included and Why They Matter

Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance and GLP-1 Metabolic Response

Hemoglobin A1c with eAG

Hemoglobin A1c reflects longer-term blood sugar patterns, while eAG provides an estimated average glucose value.

This test is included because GLP-1 medications are commonly used by people tracking blood sugar, insulin resistance, weight management, or metabolic health. A1c with eAG helps provide a longer-term view of glucose patterns beyond a single fasting glucose value.

Insulin

Insulin helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells.

This test is included because fasting insulin may provide context for insulin resistance, cravings, energy crashes, metabolic stress, and cardiometabolic risk. During GLP-1 therapy or weight loss, insulin patterns may support provider-guided review of metabolic progress.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

The CMP includes glucose along with liver, kidney, electrolyte, calcium, albumin, and protein markers.

This test is included because GLP-1 review benefits from a broad organ-function baseline. CMP provides context for glucose, liver function, kidney function, hydration, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and metabolic wellness.

Cholesterol and Cardiometabolic Risk

Lipid Panel

The Lipid Panel evaluates cholesterol and triglyceride patterns.

This test is included because GLP-1 therapy and weight loss often occur alongside cardiometabolic risk improvement goals. Lipid testing helps evaluate total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides during metabolic change.

Thyroid and Weight-Management Context

TSH

TSH is a key thyroid screening marker.

This test is included because thyroid function can overlap with weight changes, fatigue, low energy, constipation, temperature sensitivity, and metabolic rate. TSH provides a focused thyroid signal that may help guide whether broader thyroid testing should be considered.

Blood Health and General Wellness

CBC, includes Differential and Platelets

The CBC evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and white blood cell types.

This test is included because blood count and platelet patterns may provide context for anemia, infection clues, inflammation clues, fatigue, and overall wellness during weight loss or GLP-1 therapy.

Liver, Kidney, Electrolyte and Protein Status

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

The CMP is also included because it reviews liver enzymes, kidney markers, electrolytes, albumin, total protein, calcium, and glucose in one core panel.

This test is important for GLP-1 users because hydration status, nutrition changes, weight loss, medication use, and metabolic shifts may affect interpretation of kidney, liver, electrolyte, and protein markers.

Related Biomarker Patterns This Panel May Help Identify

This panel may help identify or support provider-guided review of:

  • A1c and estimated average glucose patterns
  • Insulin and insulin resistance patterns
  • CMP glucose patterns
  • Liver enzyme patterns
  • Kidney function patterns
  • Electrolyte, calcium, albumin, and protein patterns
  • Cholesterol and triglyceride patterns
  • TSH thyroid screening patterns
  • CBC blood count and platelet patterns
  • General GLP-1 baseline and metabolic wellness patterns

Professional Safety and Interpretation Notice

This panel is designed to support GLP-1 medication-related biomarker review. It does not diagnose diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, nutrient deficiency, or medication side effects by itself.

Results should be interpreted with a licensed healthcare provider and reviewed alongside symptoms, GLP-1 medication type, dose, timing, side effects, diet, hydration, exercise, weight change, medical history, family history, and clinical context.

Do not stop or change GLP-1 medications, diabetes medications, statins, thyroid medication, supplements, or prescribed therapies without guidance from your healthcare provider.

Seek prompt medical care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, dehydration, jaundice, chest pain, severe weakness, confusion, or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

How to Prepare for This Panel

Preparation may vary depending on the specific blood tests included. In general:

  • Follow all blood collection instructions carefully.
  • Fasting may be recommended because glucose, insulin, and lipid markers are included.
  • Bring a list of medications, GLP-1 medications, diabetes medications, statins, thyroid medications, supplements, vitamins, and doses.
  • Note symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, dehydration, fatigue, dizziness, appetite changes, or rapid weight change.
  • Ask your healthcare provider whether medication timing matters before testing.

What Happens After You Receive Your Results?

After results are available, biomarkers can be organized into key categories: blood sugar, estimated average glucose, insulin resistance, cholesterol, thyroid screening, blood health, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and metabolic wellness.

During a provider review, you can discuss whether results suggest follow-up testing, medication review, dose timing review, hydration changes, nutrition changes, exercise adjustments, thyroid review, cardiometabolic risk reduction, or additional clinical evaluation.

Additional Panels to Consider

Customers interested in the GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel may also consider:

  • GLP-1 Panel
  • GLP-1 Comprehensive Panel
  • GLP-1 Cardiometabolic Safety & Optimization Panel
  • GLP-1 Medication Safety Lab Panel
  • Prediabetes & Insulin Resistance Lab Panel
  • Heart Health & Cholesterol Lab Panel
  • Kidney, Liver & Detox Support Lab Panel
  • Weight Loss Resistance & Metabolism Lab Panel
  • Thyroid & Metabolism Lab Panel
  • Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Deficiency Lab Panel

FAQ: GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel

What is the GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel?

The GLP-1 Basic Blood Test Panel is a focused blood test panel that includes 6 tests and 65 biomarkers to evaluate blood sugar, estimated average glucose, insulin resistance, cholesterol, thyroid function, blood health, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and metabolic wellness.

Is this panel for people taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?

This panel may be helpful for people using GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of a provider-guided health plan. It is not specific to one brand and should be interpreted with medication type, dose, symptoms, and provider guidance.

Why are A1c with eAG and insulin included?

A1c with eAG evaluates longer-term blood sugar patterns, while insulin helps review insulin resistance. Together, they may provide metabolic baseline and progress context during GLP-1 therapy.

Why is a lipid panel included?

A lipid panel helps evaluate cholesterol and triglyceride patterns. These markers may be relevant during weight loss, metabolic change, insulin resistance improvement, and GLP-1 therapy.

Why is TSH included?

TSH is included because thyroid function can overlap with weight changes, fatigue, constipation, temperature sensitivity, and metabolism.

Why are CBC and CMP included?

CBC provides blood health and anemia-related context. CMP provides liver, kidney, glucose, electrolyte, calcium, albumin, protein, and metabolic context.

Does this panel check pancreatic enzymes?

No. This Basic panel does not include lipase or amylase. Customers who want pancreatic enzyme context may consider a broader GLP-1 Panel or GLP-1 Cardiometabolic Safety & Optimization Panel.

Does this panel replace medical monitoring for GLP-1 medication?

No. This panel supports biomarker review but does not replace medical care, prescribing guidance, symptom review, or follow-up with a licensed healthcare provider.

Important Note

This panel is designed to help evaluate selected biomarkers related to GLP-1 therapy, blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, thyroid function, liver and kidney function, blood health, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, protein, and metabolic wellness. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease by itself.

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