Sports Performance Assessment

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within Same day. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

Fasting is not essential for most cholesterol tests. LDL and HDL cholesterol change very little after eating, although triglycerides can be more affected. You may therefore choose to fast for 8–12 hours for the clearest triglyceride result, but for most people either approach is acceptable. Plain water is fine.

Fasting is not usually required, but timing is important because cortisol changes naturally throughout the day. Unless your clinician has requested a different time, a morning sample—typically between 8:00 am and 10:00 am—is usually preferred.

Testosterone is usually best measured in the morning, ideally before 10:00 am, particularly when investigating possible testosterone deficiency. Fasting is not normally required unless another marker in the profile requires it.

Where practical, avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours beforehand. Heavy exercise can temporarily affect creatine kinase (CK), AST and some other results.

Yes. This product includes urine testing. We will provide the correct container and explain whether the sample should be collected during your appointment or at home.

This test may be particularly useful for: Endurance athletes; Strength athletes; Competitive sport; Regular gym training; Performance optimisation; Recovery assessment.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Fatigue; Reduced performance; Poor recovery; Frequent illness; Muscle soreness; Low energy. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: Nutritional deficiencies; Iron deficiency; Thyroid disorders; Hormonal imbalance; Muscle injury markers; Kidney or liver abnormalities; Cardiometabolic risk; Urinary abnormalities. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: Full Blood Count; Kidney Function; Liver Function; Lipid Profile; HbA1c; Thyroid Function (TSH, Free T4, Free T3); hs-CRP; Iron Studies; Ferritin; Testosterone; SHBG; Free Androgen Index; LH; Apolipoprotein A1; Apolipoprotein B; ApoB/A1 Ratio; Folate; Cortisol; DHEA-S; Vitamin D; Active Vitamin B12; Total Antioxidant Activity; Creatine Kinase (CK); CK-MB; Myoglobin; Magnesium; Urinalysis; Urine Culture & Sensitivities.