Blue Horizon Medicals Metabolism & weight

Rybelsus Monitoring Blood Test

For Rybelsus users (Semaglutide) to monitor essential biomarkers.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
21
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • HDL
  • LDL
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Chloride
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Sodium
  • Urea
  • GGT
  • ALP
  • +9 more

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
21
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

21 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol

Cholesterol (lipid profile)

  • HDL
  • LDL

Cholesterol status

  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Kidney Health

  • Chloride

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Sodium
  • Urea

Liver Function

  • GGT

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin

Pancreas health

  • Lipase

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Total Cholesterol

  • Non HDL
  • AST
  • HDL percent

About this test

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.

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