🧪 Who Needs to Complete Labs?
You must complete labs before your fourth monthly visit if any of the following apply:
High Blood Pressure (BP ≥ 140/90)
HIV
Type 2 Diabetes (not on insulin)
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease (including fatty liver)
Age 65–74
You can start without labs but must complete them by visit 4 unless you're enrolled in our Care Coaching program, in which case labs are not required past visit 4.
⚠️ Special Note on BMI 25–26.99 Without Comorbidities
If your BMI is between 25 and 26.99 and you don’t have a documented weight-related health condition (also called a comorbidity):
A comorbidity must be documented (from your intake form, provider notes, or labs) before we can prescribe medication.
If no comorbidity is found during your first provider visit, labs are required.
If labs show no comorbidity, you will be ineligible for treatment.
💊 Already on a GLP-1 from Another Program?
If you’re already taking a GLP-1 medication from a previous provider:
We can continue your current dose (as long as you meet clinical safety criteria) without new labs—as long as you follow the same rules listed above.
👥 What About Patients Aged 65–74?
If you’re 65–74 and do not meet the lab-required conditions above:
You do not need a full provider visit to start.
You must meet live with a trained Care Manager (CMA) before 90 days pass to ensure you’re progressing well—unless you’ve already completed labs before visit 4.
🧾 Summary: Lab Requirements At a Glance
Patient Group | Labs Required? | Labs Deadline |
Most patients | ❌ Optional | N/A |
High BP, HIV, T2D (non-insulin), Kidney or Liver Disease | ✅ Yes | By Visit 4 |
Age 65–74 | ✅ Yes (unless in care coaching) | By Visit 4 |
BMI 25–26.99 w/o comorbidity | ✅ Yes (if no comorbidity on intake) | Before prescription |
Already on GLP-1 | ❌ Optional (if eligible) | N/A |
Which Labs Do I Need?
Every patient is asked to complete the following labs:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1C)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Lipid Panel
These tests give your provider insight into your overall health and help guide your personalized weight care plan.
How to Submit Your Labs
You have a few options:
1. Use Our Partner Lab – Quest Diagnostics
If labs are ordered through Fridays, you will receive a Quest lab requisition form to take to your nearest Quest location.
Quest sends the results directly to us.
2. Use a Different Lab
If you prefer to use your insurance or a different lab, we can provide a general lab order to use at any location.
Results can be faxed to us at (515) 808-7146 or uploaded through your patient portal.
3. Already Have Lab Results?
If your labs were completed within the past 24 months and include all required tests, you can send them to support@joinfridays.com or upload them directly through your patient portal.
If anything is missing, our team will contact you via email to let you know.
Note that fasting for 8 hours before the test may be required for accurate results, and processing times for lab results can take up to 3 days.
Need help or have questions? We're here to support you at every step.
Questions?
Our care team is here to help. If you’re unsure whether you need labs or want to complete them for your peace of mind, just reach out. We're committed to supporting your success and safety every step of the way.