Lab Monitoring

What is lab monitoring?

Lab monitoring at MetFit-Rx uses blood tests and other diagnostic testing when needed to evaluate your health, screen for diseases, and determine if you have disease risk factors. It plays a vital role in disease management and detecting potential barriers to achieving your weight management goals. 

Lab testing is part of your initial medical consultation and metabolic evaluation, and you receive monitoring during your program.

Which conditions can lab monitoring detect or manage?

Lab monitoring can detect the following concerns and more:

• Anemia and other nutrient deficiencies

• High cholesterol

• High triglycerides

• High blood sugar

• Diabetes

• Kidney problems

• Liver dysfunction 

• Electrolyte imbalance

• Thyroid disorders

• Hormone irregularities 

• Arthritis

• Allergies

• Autoimmune diseases

Knowing if you have any of these conditions helps your MetFit-Rx provider guide weight loss treatment decisions.

What happens during lab testing?

Lab testing often consists of blood tests that evaluate specific health indicators. Your provider takes a blood sample from one of your veins, often in your arm, and sends it to a laboratory for analysis. When your MetFit-Rx provider receives the results, they review them with you. Other types of lab tests you may be a candidate for include urine and stool testing. 

In addition to ordering lab work, the MetFit-Rx team evaluates your body mass index (BMI), body composition, blood pressure, and other vital signs. They may complete VO2 max testing to assess your fitness level.

Your provider also reviews your medical history, lifestyle, medications, goal weight, and desired  health outcomes. 

How often do I need lab monitoring?

The frequency in which you should complete lab work is up to your weight loss provider. They may suggest checking your labs every few months, twice yearly, or once yearly.

Your weight loss specialist also creates a personalized nutrition plan, recommends an exercise program, and offers health coaching to help you succeed in your weight loss journey. MetFit-Rx uses eligibility screening to determine if you’re a candidate for weight loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. 

They typically integrate lifestyle support with clinical treatments and provide convenient follow-up care. 

Take control of your health today by scheduling a weight loss evaluation at MetFit-Rx and find out how lab monitoring can improve your health outcomes. Call the office to book an appointment or schedule a visit online today.