Blue Horizon Medicals Metabolism & weight

Trulicity Monitoring Blood Test

For Trulicity users (Dulglutide) 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 Trulicity Monitoring Blood Test is specifically calibrated for users of Dulaglutide. Trulicity is a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist typically used to manage Type 2 Diabetes. Because it stays in your system for an entire week, monitoring ensures that your body is handling the sustained hormonal presence without putting excessive strain on your filtration organs.

What this test includes and why it matters:

  • Kidney Function (Urea & Electrolytes)

    • Inclusions: Sodium, Urea, Chloride, eGFR, Creatinine.

    • Why it's important: Ensuring your kidneys are effectively clearing metabolic byproducts is crucial when on a long-acting medication like Trulicity. This panel confirms your renal health is stable across the weekly dose cycle.

  • Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

    • Inclusions: Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, ALP, ALT, AST, Gamma GT, Bilirubin.

    • Why it's important: Dulaglutide helps the liver reduce its glucose output. This profile monitors liver enzymes to ensure this metabolic shift is happening safely without causing inflammation or hepatic stress.

  • Lipid Profile

    • Inclusions: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, HDL%, LDL, Non-HDL.

    • Why it's important: Trulicity is often used as part of a broader strategy to manage diabetic complications. This profile helps you track the positive impact of the medication on your heart health by monitoring your lipid ratios.

  • HbA1c (Long-term Blood Sugar)

    • Why it's important: This is the definitive "scorecard" for Trulicity. It proves how effectively the once-weekly injection is managing your blood sugar levels over the long term.

  • Lipase

    • Why it's important: As with all GLP-1s, the pancreas is under increased demand. Periodic Lipase testing acts as a safety screen to ensure your pancreas remains healthy while the medication stimulates insulin production.

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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