Weight Loss Treatment Check
CHF 249
- Understand possible causes and effects of weight gain
- Test eligibility for treatments such as weight loss injections and coverage by insurance
- Test from home, analysis by Swiss lab, results online after 2-3 days
Root Cause: Is a medical condition be contributing to my weight gain?
Health Impact: Has being overweight already affected my health (e.g., cholesterol, blood sugar, liver)?
Treatment Options: Am I eligible for medical weight loss treatments such as weight loss injections?
Reimbursement: Will my health insurance cover costs for treatment?
Testing Is Simple, Convenient And Fast
Orders before 16:00 on a working day are shipped the same day and usually arrive the next working day with Swiss Post.
The test kit will contain all the necessary material for you to collect a small blood sample with a certified device for self-collection of a capillary blood sample. Never done that before? Don't worry, detailed instructions are provided!
Every test kit includes a Retourbox to ship your sample to our laboratory partner with Swiss Post. Just drop it off at a post office or in a mailbox.
You’ll receive your results through our secure online portal, along with a report and recommendations from a Swiss doctor.
Easy, Pain-Free Blood Sampling
With our new certified devices, collecting your blood sample has become even easier.
Weight Loss Medication: Am I Eligible? And Would Basic Health Insurance Cover It?
Test parameter
What Is Tested & Why?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
What is TSH?
TSH is the key indicator of thyroid function. This parameter shows how well your thyroid is working.
Why is it tested?
An underactive thyroid can slow down metabolism and contribute to weight gain, making it an important factor to check when addressing weight loss.
Blood Lipids (Cholesterol)
What are blood lipids?
Blood lipids like HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and Triglycerides are important markers for heart disease risk. Elevated values are often caused by excess weight.
Why are they tested?
They help assess your risk of heart and vascular disease. They are also relevant when determining whether weight loss medication is suitable for you and if costs may be covered by basic health insurance.
HbA1c (Diabetes Biomarker)
What is HbA1c?
HbA1c reflects your long-term blood sugar levels and is a standard screening parameter for (pre)diabetes, a frequent consequence of excess weight.
Why is it tested?
It shows whether your blood sugar control is impaired, which is crucial for assessing eligibility for weight loss medication and potential reimbursement by basic health insurance.
ALT
What is ALT?
ALT (alanine aminotransferase) is a liver enzyme. Elevated values can indicate liver stress or damage, often linked to fatty liver disease.
Why is it tested?
Fatty liver is frequently associated with obesity and metabolic problems. Checking ALT helps identify liver-related health risks that may affect weight management and overall treatment decisions.
Uric Acid
What is uric acid?
Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. High levels can lead to gout and are often linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Why is it tested?
Elevated uric acid levels signal increased risk for gout and cardiovascular disease. They also provide insight into metabolic health when evaluating treatment options for excess weight.
Creatinine
What is creatinine?
Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle metabolism and a key indicator of kidney function.
Why is it tested?
Kidney health can be affected by obesity and related conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Measuring creatinine helps ensure that treatment decisions — including the safe use of weight-loss medication — are based on a full picture of your health.
What Our Customers Have To Say
Great team and excellent service. The blood test was delivered the next day. If you follow the instructions, it works perfectly. The results, along with the doctor's report, were available just one day later—fantastic!
Vincent
The analysis service from Health Yourself is absolutely top-notch! This is how modern medicine should be: straightforward, efficient, affordable.
Pascal
I had been postponing a check-up because getting an appointment outside of regular office hours was basically impossible. This way I just used my lunch break to do my test. Results were in on the next day already. Will keep doing this once a year.
Anna
Receive results online within 2 to 3 days
Results are reviewed by a Swiss doctor and then provided to you in our secure online portal.
Causes Of Weight Gain: Understand if a medical condition is causing weight gain.
Health Effects: Learn if excess weight has lead to health risks such as diabetes or elevated cholesterol.
Treatment Options: Understand if you are eligible for medical treatment options such as weight loss injections.
Reimbursement: Learn if Swiss basic health insurance would cover weight loss medication.
Book online consultation with a partner doctor specialised in obesity treatment and potentially start treatment with weight loss medication.
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FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
How quickly will I receive my test?
From Monday to Friday, all orders submitted before 16:00 are shipped on the same day and will usually arrive on the next working day including Saturday. All tests ordered over the weekend are shipped on Monday and usually arrive on Tuesday.
How will my test be delivered?
All tests are delivered by Swiss Post in envelopes or parcels without any outside markings.
Will I be able to take my sample correctly without any medical training?
You do not require any medical training to use our tests. We provide very detailed instructions on how to take your sample and several thousand customers have already successfully taken their tests.
How do I return my sample to the lab for analysis?
You simply put your sample into the return box we provide with each test kit and drop the return box off in any Swiss Post mailbox. You do not need to add a stamp, this is already printed on the return box.
Who analyses my sample?
Your sample is analysed by one of our laboratory partners Medisyn, Bioanalytica or MCL / Dr. Risch, which are part of Sonic Suisse, Switzerland’s largest laboratory group.
Are the results as reliable as from a doctor's office?
All analyses included in this test are also offered through doctors' offices by our laboratory partners Medisyn, Bioanalytica and MCL / Dr. Risch. You effectively receive the same test, you only collect the sample from home instead of at the doctor's office.
The sample collection is completed with a certified device for self-collection of a capillary blood sample.
Medisyn, Bioanalytica and MCL / Dr. Risch are part of the largest laboratory group in Switzerland and use state-of-the-art technology for analysis of all samples.
How long does it take to receive my results?
Your results are generally available online 2-3 working days after you have sent your sample to the lab for analysis.
Will I be able to understand my results without any medical training?
All tests results are easily understandable without any medical training and include clear explanations.
This test also included a doctor's report with an individual assessment & explanation of your results.
Can I access treatment if I am eligible?
Yes, if based on your test results, you are eligible for weight loss treatments, you will be able to access it from your test results.
