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Tests for Weight Loss

Understand what's working against your weight loss goals

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Why test for weight loss?

If you're eating well and exercising but not losing weight, there may be a medical reason. Thyroid disorders, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, and chronic inflammation can all make weight loss significantly harder. Testing identifies these barriers so you can work with your body — not against it.

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Thyroid Function

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An underactive thyroid is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed barriers to weight loss

TSH
Free T4
Free T3

Diabetes & Insulin Resistance

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Elevated insulin drives fat storage and makes weight loss physiologically harder

HbA1c
Fasting Glucose
Insulin

Hormone Profile

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Cortisol, testosterone, and oestrogen imbalances all influence body composition

Cortisol
Testosterone
Oestradiol
SHBG

Lipid Profile

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Cholesterol and triglycerides help assess metabolic health and cardiovascular risk

Total Cholesterol
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides

Top tip

Combine testing with a food diary for 2 weeks before your appointment. Context makes results far more actionable.

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Why test for weight loss?

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UKAS accredited labs

Every listed provider uses UKAS-accredited UK laboratories

Clear turnaround

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