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Weight Loss & Metabolism Check

Weight Loss & Metabolism Check

Original price was: £149.00.Current price is: £129.00.

A metabolic health blood test designed to assess cholesterol, blood sugar control, liver health and key markers that support healthy weight management. Best for understanding weight management, starting a weight loss journey, assessing metabolic health and monitoring overall wellbeing.

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Description

Successful weight management involves more than calories alone.

Factors such as blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, liver health and overall metabolic wellbeing can all play an important role in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

The Weight Loss & Metabolism Check provides a detailed overview of key health markers associated with metabolic health, helping you better understand your current health status before or during a weight loss journey.

Whether you’re planning lifestyle changes, using weight management medications, or simply want a clearer picture of your health, this test offers valuable baseline information.

Why Consider a Weight Loss Blood Test?

Many people focus solely on the number on the scales.

However, improving metabolic health is equally important and can have a significant impact on long-term wellbeing.

This test helps assess important areas that may influence overall health while providing useful information about cardiovascular risk factors and blood sugar control.

You may benefit from this test if you:

  • Are starting a weight loss programme
  • Want a health baseline before lifestyle changes
  • Are interested in improving metabolic health
  • Want to assess cholesterol and blood sugar levels
  • Are using or considering weight management treatments
  • Want to monitor overall health during weight loss

What Does This Test Assess?

Blood Sugar Control

Blood sugar regulation plays an important role in metabolic health.

This profile includes:

  • HbA1c

HbA1c measures your average blood glucose levels over the previous 2–3 months and can help identify:

  • Prediabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes risk
  • Long-term blood sugar control issues

Understanding your HbA1c can help inform healthier lifestyle choices and support weight management goals.

Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health

Weight management is closely linked to cardiovascular health.

This profile measures:

  • Total Cholesterol
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Cholesterol Ratios

These markers help assess cardiovascular risk factors and provide insight into your overall metabolic health.

Liver Health

The liver plays a central role in metabolism, nutrient processing and energy regulation.

This profile includes:

  • ALT
  • AST
  • GGT
  • Bilirubin
  • Albumin
  • Total Protein

These markers provide an assessment of liver function and may help identify signs of liver stress or dysfunction.

Kidney Function

Healthy kidney function is essential for fluid balance, waste removal and overall health.

This profile includes:

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

These tests help assess how effectively your kidneys are functioning.

Pancreatic Health

The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food and plays an important role in blood sugar regulation.

This profile includes:

  • Amylase
  • Lipase

These enzymes can provide useful information about pancreatic function when interpreted alongside other clinical information.

General Metabolic Health

The profile also includes:

  • Sodium
  • Protein markers

These biomarkers help provide a broader overview of your metabolic and general health.

Why Is Metabolic Health Important?

Metabolic health affects far more than body weight.

Poor metabolic health may increase the risk of:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Fatty liver disease
  • High cholesterol
  • Long-term health complications

Understanding these markers allows you to make informed decisions about diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Who Is This Test Suitable For?

This test is ideal for people who:

  • Are starting a weight loss journey
  • Want a baseline health assessment
  • Are using weight management medications
  • Want to improve metabolic health
  • Have concerns about cholesterol or blood sugar levels
  • Want to monitor health while losing weight

What’s Included?

✓ HbA1c blood sugar assessment

✓ Full cholesterol profile

✓ Liver health screening

✓ Kidney function assessment

✓ Pancreatic enzyme testing

✓ Metabolic health evaluation

✓ UKAS-accredited laboratory testing

✓ Healthcare professional review

Turnaround Time

Most results are available within 1-2 working days after your sample reaches the laboratory.

Additional information

Biomarkers

Testing 18 biomarkers
Covering

Assessing metabolic health
Covering 2

Testing cardiovascular risks
Lab

UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis.