Basic GLP-1 Test

Fasting Insulin

Insulin is the hormone that tells your cells to absorb glucose, and the liver is one of its primary targets. Elevated insulin levels are a leading driver of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Fasting Glucose

High blood glucose/blood sugar can damage the capillaries in your kidneys, causing them to lose their function. Fasting glucose can help screen for conditions such as diabetes and prediabetes.

Average Blood Sugars (HBA1C)

Average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. It is measured by HBA1C levels and is used as a risk factor for diabetes or prediabetes.

AST (Asparate Aminotransferase)

AST is one of the two major liver enzymes and is crucial for amino acid metabolism. AST is released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged.

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

ALT is the second major liver enzyme and it's role is to convert proteins into energy inside the liver. ALT is also released into the bloodstream when liver cells are damaged.

GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase)

GGT is an enzyme found in high levels in the liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, and brain. It is a measurement for oxidative stress and can help detect diseases in the liver or bile ducts.

Lipase

Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme responsible for breaking down dietary fats into glycerol and free fatty acids for absorption. It plays a crucial role in digestion, and abnormal blood levels are often linked to pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis.

Creatinine

Creatinine is a chemical waste product of creatine and is used to supply energy. Serum creatinine levels indicate how well the kidneys are performing their function of filtering toxins from the blood.

EGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)

EGFR indicates how well the kidneys are functioning by measuring how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.