Medical Weight Loss Lab Work
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Why Lab Work Matters for Medical Weight Loss
Lab work is an essential foundation of safe, effective weight management. At Sereniva, your care begins with a clear picture of your health. By ordering and reviewing lab tests, your clinician ensures that treatment decisions are guided by accurate data and personalized to your needs.
Key Reasons Lab Work Matters
- Establishes a baseline
- Personalizes treatment
- Supports long-term health
- Ensures safety
- Tailored to Your History
Lab Reports Reviewed at Sereniva
- Metabolic and Glycemic: CMP, A1c, fasting glucose
- Lipids: Lipid panel
- Blood Counts and Nutrients: CBC, ferritin/iron, vitamin D
- Thyroid Function: TSH ± free T4/free T3
- Hormone Evaluation (when indicated for men and women)
- Additional Tests as Needed: AM cortisol, CRP, pregnancy
- Review Process
What Happens in a Sereniva Lab Report Review
Review Results
We explain key findings in plain language and answer your questions.We confirm it’s safe to start or continue treatment concerns.
Personalize Your Plan
We tailor nutrition, activity, and—if appropriate—medication decisions based on your results.If something requires closer monitoring.
Set Your Next Lab Date
We schedule your next labs according to your medication and risk factors. we order targeted follow-up labs.
- proactive schedule
Monitoring Schedule
Ongoing lab monitoring is a vital part of safe medical weight loss care. Your clinician uses these results to confirm that medications remain appropriate, track your progress, and quickly address any changes in your health.
Labs are typically repeated every 3–6 months, depending on your medication type, overall health, and individual risk factors. In some cases—such as when starting a new prescription, adjusting doses, or if results raise concerns—your clinician may recommend repeating labs sooner.
This proactive schedule ensures your treatment stays safe, effective, and fully personalized to your needs.
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How Often You’ll Have Follow-Up Visits
Regular follow-ups are essential for safe and effective weight Loss. This schedule ensures your journey remains supported, safe, and on track toward lasting results.
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Typical scheduling includes:
- Every 4 weeks during the early stages of treatment
- Every 8–12 weeks once your progress is stable and your dose is optimized
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About Gina Petrucelli, FNP-BC
Gina Petrucelli is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of clinical registered nurse experience treating a wide range of medical conditions in both hospital and outpatient settings. Her advanced certification in medical-surgical nursing and board credentials offer patients the highest level of trust, safety, and professional care available in a telehealth setting.
Gina also completed the Integrative Healing Arts Academy, where she specialized in holistic care models, nutrition-based healing, and therapeutic lifestyle practices. She holds a graduate degree in Advanced Practice Nursing and is deeply committed to personalized, whole-patient care.
Our Mission
We aim to guide all patients toward lasting health with personalized, effective plans and ongoing support.