For Rybelsus users (Semaglutide) to monitor essential biomarkers.
21 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The Rybelsus Monitoring Blood Test is designed for individuals taking the oral form of Semaglutide. Unlike injections, Rybelsus is absorbed through the stomach lining daily. This unique delivery method makes it important to monitor how the daily consistent presence of the medication affects your systemic health and metabolic markers over time.
What this test includes and why it matters:
Kidney Function (Urea & Electrolytes)
Inclusions: Sodium, Urea, Chloride, eGFR, Creatinine.
Why it's important: Because Rybelsus requires strict fasting and limited water intake when taking the pill, monitoring kidney function helps ensure you aren't becoming chronically dehydrated, which can impact renal health.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Inclusions: Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, ALP, ALT, AST, Gamma GT, Bilirubin.
Why it's important: Daily oral GLP-1 therapy relies on consistent liver processing. This panel screens for any changes in liver enzyme activity, ensuring the medication is being metabolized without causing undue stress to the hepatic system.
Lipid Profile
Inclusions: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, HDL%, LDL, Non-HDL.
Why it's important: This profile helps track how daily Semaglutide intake is influencing your long-term cardiovascular health markers, specifically focusing on the reduction of arterial-clogging LDL cholesterol.
HbA1c (Long-term Blood Sugar)
Why it's important: Essential for confirming that the daily oral dose is providing the same steady-state glucose control as injectable alternatives, ensuring your metabolic health is on the right trajectory.
Lipase
Why it's important: Monitoring Lipase ensures that the daily stimulation of the pancreas is well-tolerated by your body, catching any asymptomatic irritation of the pancreatic tissues early.
When this test should be taken:
When to test: We recommend a baseline test before your first dose, followed by a re-check every 3 months or whenever you increase your dosage.
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
21 biomarkers, placing it in the 78th percentile of metabolism tests we track.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£129.75 against a median of £124.38 for the 14 similarly sized metabolism tests we track (+4%).
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