Weight Loss Injection (GLP-1) Monitoring Blood Test

A 34-marker panel designed for people taking weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, covering kidney, liver, pancreatic and blood markers to help monitor for side effects. Not for people with symptoms of pancreatitis.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
34
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • HbA1c
  • Ferritin
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • +22 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
34
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

34 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Pancreas health

  • Lipase

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • Red cell count

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum

White blood cells

  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • White cell count

About this test

This panel is built for people already taking a GLP-1 weight loss injection, tracking areas of health that treatment can affect, including kidney function, liver function, pancreatic markers, cholesterol, blood counts and inflammation, rather than measuring weight loss directly. Medichecks states that it is not suitable for anyone with symptoms of pancreatitis, and that severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever alongside GLP-1 treatment warrants urgent medical attention rather than waiting for a routine blood test.

Within its comparison group of 26-to-50 marker panels, this test has slightly fewer markers than the 40-marker median, at 34, but is one of the stronger value options: £99 against a £159 group median, a saving of around 38%. It is priced the same as London Medical Laboratory's 34-marker Premier General Health Profile, and it undercuts several deeper panels in the group, including Medichecks' own 43-marker Advanced Essential Blood Test at £135.

It scores well for clarity because Medichecks publishes a detailed description alongside the full marker list, and for trust signals thanks to the company's Trustpilot rating, lab accreditation and included doctor review. Collection convenience is middling, since it still needs a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit rather than an at-home kit.

Who is it for?

This suits someone currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss injection who wants to keep an eye on kidney, liver and pancreatic health alongside routine bloods during treatment. If you want more markers for less money and do not need the GLP-1-specific framing, Medichecks' own Essential Blood Test covers 38 markers for £89, cheaper and broader than this panel. If you have symptoms of pancreatitis, such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, seek urgent medical attention rather than relying on this test.

How it works

This is a blood test. You can have your sample taken at a Medichecks in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready in around 5 days, and every result includes a doctor's written comment.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced around 38% below the £159 median for its comparison group.
  • Covers kidney, liver and pancreatic markers relevant to GLP-1 treatment side effects.
  • Detailed product description alongside a full published marker list.
  • Doctor review is included with every result.

Cons

  • Fewer markers (34) than the 40-marker median for its comparison group.
  • Medichecks' own Essential Blood Test covers more markers (38) for less (£89).
  • Requires a clinic visit or nurse callout rather than a postal kit.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Cheaper than most peers but fewer markers than the median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 34-marker panel is aimed at people on weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, tracking kidney, liver, pancreatic and blood markers rather than weight loss itself. At £99 it comes in around 38% below the £159 median for its comparison group, though Medichecks' own Essential Blood Test covers more markers, 38, for less, at £89. It is not intended for people with symptoms of pancreatitis.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    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.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

    34 biomarkers against a median of 40 across the 21 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 9.1/10

    £99.00 against a comparison-group median of £159.00 (-38%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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Essential Blood Test

Cheapest test in its 26-50 marker comparison group

This blood test covers 38 markers across cholesterol, blood sugar, iron, kidney and liver function, key proteins, and full blood count, giving a broad snapshot of general health. It suits people who want a wide baseline health check rather than looking at one specific concern.

8.5 / 10