💉 On a GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide)

For everyone · 11 markers · $148.05 with code CAMERON $164.50

Taking or about to start semaglutide, tirzepatide or retatrutide — for weight, metabolic health, or both.

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All 11 markers load into your cart in one click. No doctor's visit, drawn at any Quest location in the US, results by email in about two weeks. Code CAMERON applies automatically.

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Why this panel

GLP-1s work, and they carry specific, monitorable risks. Rapid weight loss changes gallbladder, kidney, thyroid and nutrient status, and a large share of the weight lost can be lean mass if protein and training aren't right. This panel tracks efficacy and safety together.

💡 What most people missThe number nobody watches is lean mass, and bloodwork gives you a proxy for it. Studies of GLP-1 weight loss consistently find that a substantial fraction — often quoted around 25–40% — of total weight lost is lean tissue. A falling IGF-1 alongside rapid weight loss, low protein intake and no resistance training is a warning that you're losing the wrong tissue. The other underappreciated one: rapid weight loss sharply raises gallstone risk, and the liver panel on the CMP plus lipase is your early warning for gallbladder and pancreatic irritation.
⏰ When to get it drawnBaseline before starting, then at 3 months and 6 months. Fast 9–12 hours. Draw at least 48 hours after your injection if you're on a weekly protocol.

The 11 markers — and why each one is here

HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) $9.00
The primary efficacy marker
Insulin (Fasting) $10.00
Falls fast on a GLP-1 — the clearest sign it's working
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) $9.00
Liver, kidney, electrolytes — all move with rapid weight loss
Lipase $12.00
Pancreatitis is rare but real. This is your early warning
Lipid Panel $9.00
Triglycerides usually improve markedly
ApoB (Apolipoprotein B) $20.00
Confirms the improvement is real particle-count reduction
IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) $40.00
Proxy for whether you're preserving lean mass
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) $9.00
Baseline; thyroid symptoms overlap with GLP-1 side effects
Ferritin $9.00
Reduced intake depletes iron, especially in women
Vitamin B12 $19.00
Reduced intake and altered gastric emptying both reduce absorption
hs-CRP (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity) $18.50
Falls with visceral fat loss — a good progress marker
✓ How to read the resultsFalling HbA1c and fasting insulin = it's working metabolically. Rising lipase with abdominal pain → stop and see a doctor. Falling IGF-1 with rapid loss → increase protein and add resistance training. Watch ferritin and B12 — reduced food intake means reduced nutrient intake.
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Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the On a GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide) panel?

11 markers: HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), Insulin (Fasting), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Lipase, Lipid Panel, ApoB (Apolipoprotein B), IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1), TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone), Ferritin, Vitamin B12, hs-CRP (C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity).

How much does the On a GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide) panel cost?

$164.50 before discount, $148.05 with code CAMERON applied automatically. Individual markers add a one-time $10 draw fee. Ordered through Marek Diagnostics and drawn at any Quest Diagnostics location in the US.

Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?

No. These are ordered direct-to-consumer through Marek Diagnostics — you order online, walk into a Quest location, and results are emailed to you in about two weeks. No physician visit or insurance required. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.

When should I get the On a GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide) panel drawn?

Baseline before starting, then at 3 months and 6 months. Fast 9–12 hours. Draw at least 48 hours after your injection if you're on a weekly protocol.

How do I interpret On a GLP-1 (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide) results?

Falling HbA1c and fasting insulin = it's working metabolically. Rising lipase with abdominal pain → stop and see a doctor. Falling IGF-1 with rapid loss → increase protein and add resistance training. Watch ferritin and B12 — reduced food intake means reduced nutrient intake.

Important: This page is education only, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. A panel is a starting point for a conversation with a clinician, not a substitute for one. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay — always compare against the range printed on your own report.