Ultimate Sports Performance blood test (Male)

£469.00

  • Results within 24 hours

  • Blood draw included

This ultimate sports performance blood screen allows you to monitor your athletic performance and the impact on your body and is the most in-depth sports performance screen we offer. This can be used to improve performance and inform fitness plans and goals. This profile includes Diabetes screen, random glucose, Inflammatory screen, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Ferritin, Iron, Cholesterol- LDL & HDL, Triglycerides, Liver and kidney function, Full blood count, Thyroid screen (TSH), FT3, FT4, creatinine kinase, FSH, LH, Testosterone, free androgen index, prolactin, SHBG, DHEA sulphate, free testosterone, cortisol.   This includes sample collection at our clinic. Results available the same working day or up to 24 hours. This test is recommended for all  >18 years. Includes 55 markers. One Free online GP appointment included with this test upon request.

What does each test measure?

  • Testosterone – Measures the level of testosterone in your blood, which plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of men.
  • Diabetes – Checks the levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood via HbA1C testing.
  • Cholesterol – Gives the total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, which is the ‘good’ cholesterol, ratio in your blood.
  • Vitamin D – Measures the levels of 25 Hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D in your blood to determine deficiencies.
  • Full blood count – Measures the amount of red and white blood cells, platelets, haemoglobin, and haematocrit in the blood.
  • Thyroid screen – This test checks TSH, T3, and T4 created by the thyroid gland, and if it is working properly.
  • Creatinine – Formed in proportion to muscle mass, it is the wase product of the muscles and can be tested.
  • Male hormones – This screen tests the hormones FSH, LH, Testosterone, Free Androgen Index, Prolactin, and SHBG.
  • Inflammatory screen – Measures the C-reactive Protein (CRP) produced by the liver that can be an indication of infection or inflammation.
  • Liver and Kidney function – This test measures the biomarkers for both the liver and kidney Urea, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Creatinine, eGFR, Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid, Iron, Total Iron Binding, Bilirubin, ALP, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, LDH, CK.

Who should take this test?

Our ultimate sports performance blood test can be greatly beneficial to athletes or individuals who are interested in optimizing their health and athletic performance. It is recommended for men who are engaged in intense physical activity such as strength training, endurance sports, and competitive athletics. By assessing the overall health and nutrition status of the body, it can identify any deficiencies or imbalances, and can track progress over an extended period of time.

How does this blood test help monitor recovery and progress?

Some tests in this package, such as the inflammatory or creatinine screen, tests biomarkers that can indicate damage to the muscle, these can go unnoticed until it is too late, therefore, having this test can make you aware of damage being done to your muscles to prevent further injury and to help recovery by understanding what to adjust.

Can this blood test help optimize my performance?

Results from this test can be used to inform any decision regarding training, nutrition, and recovery, by indicating if you are potentially overtraining, dehydration or experiencing muscle damage, knowing what is happening to your body can give you the edge over others. Through tracking the 65 biomarkers this test includes, it can give an insight into your progress, and help identify areas for improvement.