Sports Performance Blood Test
From £269 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
Athletic performance is influenced by haematological, hormonal, metabolic, and nutritional factors that standard health screens are not designed to capture in detail. This panel is specifically designed for athletes and active individuals, assessing the biochemical parameters most likely to limit performance or indicate overtraining — including red cell mass, iron stores, testosterone and anabolic hormone status, thyroid function, inflammatory markers, and key micronutrients required for energy production and recovery.
Note: Comprehensive sports panel including full blood count, iron studies, testosterone, SHBG, thyroid function, vitamin D, inflammatory markers, lipids, and liver and renal function.
What this test can detect
- Iron deficiency and anaemia — among the most common correctable causes of reduced aerobic capacity
- Low testosterone — associated with reduced muscle mass, poor recovery, and performance decline
- Overtraining syndrome — elevated CRP and cortisol with haematological changes
- Vitamin D deficiency — associated with muscle function, injury risk, and immune function
- Thyroid dysfunction — causing fatigue and metabolic impairment affecting training
Who should have this test?
- Competitive athletes at any level seeking to optimise performance through biochemical monitoring
- Recreational athletes experiencing unexplained fatigue, reduced performance, or prolonged recovery
- Individuals beginning an intensive training programme wanting a baseline assessment
- Masters athletes (over 40) in whom hormonal changes significantly affect performance
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £269