Lab Panels &
Metabolic Testing at
The Piedmont Clinic
Your body’s telling a story — our job is to decode it.
Lab work shows us why the weight isn’t moving, and where to fix it.
Why Testing Matters for Weight Loss
You’re eating right.
You’re moving your body.
But nothing’s changing.
It’s not laziness — it’s biology. And the only way to fix it… is to look under the hood.
At The Piedmont Clinic, we run targeted lab panels and metabolic tests to figure out what’s happening behind the scenes. Because until you know what your hormones, thyroid, and blood sugar are doing — you’re guessing. And guessing leads to frustration.
This is weight loss built on data, not diets.
What We Test — and Why It Matters
We tailor each panel based on your symptoms and history, but common labs include:
✔️ Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
A slow thyroid (hypothyroidism) can make weight loss nearly impossible — and it’s often missed with basic testing.
✔️ Insulin & Fasting Glucose
Early insulin resistance can cause stubborn belly fat and energy crashes — even if your blood sugar looks “normal.”
✔️ Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides)
High triglycerides or LDL can signal deeper metabolic issues. We track this closely for overall health.
✔️ Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Looks at liver, kidney, and electrolyte function — all of which play a role in weight and energy regulation.
✔️ Vitamin & Nutrient Deficiencies (B12, D, Iron, Magnesium)
Low energy and slow metabolism can come down to missing building blocks. We test and correct them at the root.
✔️ Hormone Levels (Estrogen, Testosterone, Cortisol, DHEA)
Especially important for men, women in perimenopause, and anyone under high stress. Imbalanced hormones = sluggish progress.
What Happens After the Labs?
This isn’t a “here’s your numbers, good luck” type of clinic.
Once your results come in, we:
Break everything down in plain English.
You’ll leave knowing exactly what’s working — and what’s holding you back.Create a custom plan of attack.
Whether it’s hormone support, nutrition changes, supplements, or medical weight loss — we align your treatment to your labs.Track improvements over time.
As your body responds to treatment, we’ll retest as needed to make sure progress is real and measurable.
Who Should Get Metabolic Testing?
Anyone who feels like weight loss has become harder than it should be.
It’s especially helpful if you:
Have tried multiple diets with little success
Are over 35 and noticing changes in energy, mood, or weight
Have a family history of diabetes, thyroid issues, or heart disease
Are experiencing fatigue, sugar cravings, or poor sleep
Have symptoms of hormone imbalance or metabolic syndrome
Want to stop guessing and get answers you can act on