Private Blood Tests · Athletes & Active People · Sutton Coldfield

What's limiting your performance?

One blood draw, 50 markers. A panel built for athletes — iron stores, testosterone and anabolic hormones, thyroid, vitamin D, inflammation, muscle and recovery markers — so a clinician can help you train, recover and perform better. £269 · clinician-reviewed results · CQC-regulated.

Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · same-week appointments
50markers checked
Promptclinician-reviewed results
7 daysa week, 8am–8pm
£269no referral needed
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Same-week appointments
Who it's for

Built for athletes and active people

Standard health screens aren't designed to capture the factors that limit athletic performance. This panel targets the biochemistry most likely to hold you back — and is a sensible step if you recognise any of these.

Competitive athletes

At any level, seeking to optimise performance through regular biochemical monitoring.

Unexplained fatigue or decline

Recreational athletes with reduced performance or recovery they can't explain.

Starting intensive training

You want a baseline before ramping up a demanding training programme.

Masters athletes (40+)

Older athletes in whom hormonal changes significantly affect performance and recovery.

Recovery and overtraining

You suspect you're overtraining and want to check inflammation, cortisol and muscle markers.

Endurance & iron status

Endurance athletes wanting a full iron picture, a common limiter of aerobic capacity.

£269 · 50 markers · prompt results

No referral needed · open 7 days · free on-site parking

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What we check

50 markers across 8 performance areas

Rather than testing one thing at a time, this panel screens the eight areas most likely to affect athletic performance and recovery — in a single blood draw.

Iron status

Iron, ferritin, transferrin and saturation — iron deficiency is among the most common correctable limiters of aerobic capacity.

6 markers

Hormones

Testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, LH, DHEA-S and cortisol — anabolic and stress hormones that drive recovery and adaptation.

6 markers

Thyroid

TSH, free T4 and free T3 — thyroid dysfunction can cause fatigue and metabolic impairment that affects training.

3 markers

Muscle markers

Creatine kinase, CK-MB and myoglobin reflect muscle stress, damage and recovery from training load.

3 markers

Inflammation

CRP, high-sensitivity CRP and total antioxidant status help flag overtraining and oxidative stress.

3 markers

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, calcium and phosphate — micronutrients required for energy and recovery.

6 markers

Full blood count

Red cells, white cells and platelets give a broad picture of red cell mass, anaemia and general blood health.

FBC

Metabolic, lipids & organs

Glucose, HbA1c, a full lipid profile, liver and kidney function and key salts give a rounded metabolic picture.

Multiple markers
See all 50 markers in this panel

Iron status

IronFerritinTotal Iron Binding CapacityTransferrinTransferrin Saturation

Hormones

TestosteroneFree Androgen IndexSex Hormone Binding GlobulinLuteinising HormoneDehydroepiandrosterone SulphateCortisol

Thyroid

Thyroid Stimulating HormoneFree ThyroxineFree Tri-iodothyronine

Muscle markers

Creatine KinaseCreatine Kinase-MBMyoglobin

Inflammation & antioxidant status

C-Reactive ProteinHigh Sensitivity C-Reactive ProteinTotal Antioxidant Status

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin DVitamin B12Folic acidMagnesiumCalcium (adjusted)Phosphate

Full blood count

Full Blood Count

Blood sugar

GlucoseHbA1c

Lipids

Total CholesterolHDLLDLTriglyceridesTotal Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol RatioApolipoprotein BApolipoprotein B / A-I Ratio

Liver & kidney function, salts

Alanine AminotransferaseAspartate AminotransferaseAlkaline PhosphataseGamma-GlutamyltransferaseTotal BilirubinAlbuminCreatinineEstimated Glomerular Filtration RateUreaUric AcidSodiumPotassiumChlorideUrinalysis

Comprehensive sports performance panel covering full blood count, iron studies, testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, LH, DHEA-S, cortisol, thyroid function, vitamin D, B12, folate, muscle markers (creatine kinase, CK-MB, myoglobin), inflammatory and antioxidant markers, a full lipid profile, glucose and HbA1c, liver and renal function and key salts. This is a screening panel and does not replace a clinical diagnosis — every result is reviewed by a clinician.

How it works

Three simple steps

Book online

Choose a time that suits you in under a minute. No referral needed — pay online or in clinic. Same-week and weekend slots available.

5-minute blood draw

Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our friendly clinical team. Free on-site parking.

Clinician-reviewed results

Your results are shared promptly once ready, reviewed by a clinician who explains what they mean and any sensible next steps.

Check availability & book — £269

Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Open 7 days 8am–8pm

Compare panels

How it compares to our other tests

Not sure which test is right for you? Here's how this test sits alongside our other related panels.

Comparison Table
PanelDepthBest forPrice
Sports Performance50 markersAthletes & performance optimisation£269
Nutritional HealthComprehensiveVitamins, minerals & nutrition£273
Advanced GP3Most comprehensiveOur most detailed full-body screen£324
Tired All The Time44 markersUnexplained fatigue & low energy£217

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Frequently asked questions

Your questions, answered

Who is the Sports Performance blood test for?
It's designed for athletes and active people — from competitive athletes monitoring performance, to recreational athletes with unexplained fatigue, to masters athletes over 40. It targets the biochemistry most likely to limit performance or signal overtraining.
Do I need to fast before this test?
Because the panel includes glucose, HbA1c and a lipid profile, we may ask you to avoid eating for a few hours beforehand. We also recommend avoiding heavy training in the 24–48 hours before the draw, as intense exercise can transiently raise muscle markers. Our team will confirm preparation when you book.
How long do results take?
We process your sample promptly and contact you as soon as your clinician-reviewed results are ready — turnaround varies by test. Every result is reviewed by a clinician who explains what they mean for your training.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is needed. You can book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727. Same-week appointments are available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
What happens if a result comes back abnormal?
A clinician reviews every panel before it is released. If something is outside the normal range we explain what it means in plain English and recommend sensible next steps. This test is a screening investigation and is not a substitute for a clinical diagnosis.
Can I claim this on private health insurance?
Self-funded blood tests are usually paid for directly rather than through insurance, as most insurers require a referral first. Call us on 0121 387 3727 and our team will advise.

Understanding your Sports Performance results

Each result in your Sports Performance is reviewed by a clinician before release. Below is a plain-English guide to the key markers included in this panel.

Key Biomarkers

This panel assesses the key markers relevant to sports performance. Each result is reviewed by a clinician who will flag any values outside the expected range for your age and sex.

Reference Ranges

Reference intervals are population-derived and should be interpreted alongside your symptoms and clinical history — a result within range does not always exclude pathology, and a mildly out-of-range result may be clinically insignificant in isolation.

Reference ranges vary between laboratories and are influenced by age, sex, and other individual factors. This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a clinical consultation. The Vesey reviews every result before it is released to you.

Further information: Lab Tests Online UK (British Society for Clinical Biochemistry) →

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