GLP-1 Health Monitoring | Weight Management Blood Profile

The GLP-1 Health Monitoring Profile is a private blood test that monitors the kidney, liver, lipid, blood-sugar and pancreatic markers relevant to people on or considering weight-management treatment, processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Who it is for

• People on a GLP-1 weight-management treatment who want to monitor relevant bloods alongside their care
• People considering weight-management treatment who want a baseline of their metabolic and organ markers
• People managing their weight who want to track kidney, liver, lipid and blood-sugar markers over time

Not suitable for: use as a way to obtain or start any prescription medicine — this is a blood test only; please consult your GP or specialist before purchasing if you are taking any medication. Use as a substitute for clinical assessment by a doctor.

What is measured

• Kidney function — creatinine, urea, eGFR, sodium
• Liver health — ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, total bilirubin, albumin, globulin, total protein
• Lipid profile — total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, HDL percentage
• Blood-sugar control — HbA1c (long-term glucose marker)
• Pancreatic enzymes — amylase, lipase

How it works

1. Order online and choose your option: an in-store appointment or an at-home self-collection kit.
2. In store: attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained phlebotomist takes a venous blood sample. At home: a finger-prick self-collection kit is posted to you; collect your sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.
3. Your sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory (LML) for analysis.
4. You receive a written report with results and reference ranges, typically within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample, with out-of-range values flagged.

Frequently asked questions

How long do results take?

Results are typically available within 3–5 working days from when the laboratory receives your sample. You receive a written report showing your markers against reference ranges.

Where is the blood test done?

You can have the sample taken at our Holborn pharmacy (77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET) by appointment, or order an at-home self-collection kit that is posted to you and returned to the lab in prepaid packaging.

Is the laboratory accredited?

Yes. Your sample is processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory working to the ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.

Does this test supply or prescribe a weight-loss medicine?

No. This is a blood-monitoring test only. It does not supply, prescribe or recommend any medicine. If you are taking or considering weight-management treatment, decisions about that treatment are made with your GP or prescribing clinician.

Should I speak to my doctor before ordering?

Yes, especially if you are taking any medication. Please consult your GP or specialist before purchasing, and discuss your results with a clinician once you have them.

When to seek further advice

• Severe abdominal pain (a possible sign of a pancreatic problem) needs urgent medical attention — contact your GP, NHS 111 or A&E.
• Discuss your results with a clinician; abnormal results should be followed up with your GP or prescribing clinician.

This is a private blood-monitoring service and is not a medicine, nor a route to obtain one. Results are reported with reference ranges and are not a diagnosis. Discuss your results with a clinician; abnormal results should be followed up with your GP.