oOptimum Care Clinic.Health Testing Center
Targeted

The lab work behind sustainable weight loss and GLP-1 therapy

Insulin, HbA1c, thyroid, and inflammation markers built specifically for GLP-1 candidates, weight-loss patients, and anyone with metabolic syndrome. It's the intake panel our medical weight-loss program uses.

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Biomarkers
10
Turnaround
2–4 business days
Price
$199
Best for

Obesity, metabolic syndrome, GLP-1 candidates, stalled weight loss.

Evaluates
Insulin resistanceMetabolic syndromeThyroid dysfunctionInflammationBarriers to weight loss
The clinical case

Why this panel — and what to do with the results

Why it matters

Weight loss stalls most often because of insulin resistance, undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction, or chronic inflammation — not willpower. Measuring these markers up front turns a weight-loss plan into a targeted medical strategy.

What we measure

Fasting insulin (the earliest sign of insulin resistance), HbA1c and fasting glucose (diabetic staging), full thyroid function, vitamin D, lipids, liver and kidney function, and hs-CRP for systemic inflammation.

Who should order it

Anyone starting or considering GLP-1 therapy (semaglutide, tirzepatide), patients with plateaued weight loss, people with a BMI over 30, and anyone with a family history of type 2 diabetes.

How to prepare

Fast 10–12 hours before the draw (water and medications OK). If you're already on a GLP-1, keep taking it as prescribed — we want to see current numbers.

Interpreting your results

Results are reviewed by a physician and returned with plain-English interpretation. If you want to move directly into a medical weight-loss program, we'll transition you seamlessly.

Lab Review Consultation

Turn your results into a plan with a physician.

Add a 30-minute Lab Review Consultation with an Optimum Care physician. They'll walk you through every marker, identify leverage points, and — if appropriate — connect you directly with our hormone, weight, or primary-care programs.

FAQs

Common questions

Do I need these labs before starting a GLP-1?

Most reputable programs require them. We use this panel as the intake baseline for our own medical weight-loss patients before prescribing semaglutide or tirzepatide.

What if my labs show insulin resistance?

That's exactly the kind of finding we want to catch. Insulin resistance is highly reversible with the right combination of medication, nutrition, and (when appropriate) GLP-1 therapy.

Can I add hormone testing?

Yes — cortisol, testosterone, estradiol, and Free T3 are common add-ons for weight-loss workups. Add them at checkout.

Continuity of care

Become an Optimum Care Clinic patient

Ordering labs is a great first step. If you want ongoing care, roll your results directly into hormone optimization, medical weight loss, or integrative primary care with the same clinical team.