Sports Hormone Profile
This test analyses key hormones involved in performance, stamina, muscle growth, and recovery. Ideal for athletes or anyone training regularly. Offers actionable insights to improve strength and overall fitness.
- Description
- Why This Test?
- Uses of This Test
The Sports Hormone Profile is an advanced blood test designed to assess the hormones and body systems most affected by training, supplementation, and physical activity. It provides a detailed insight into how your body is responding internally to exercise, recovery demands, and lifestyle changes.
This profile is ideal for anyone looking to optimise performance, understand stalled progress, or safely monitor the impact of supplements or performance-enhancing therapies. By identifying hormonal or metabolic imbalances early, it supports informed adjustments to training, nutrition, and recovery strategies.
Hormones play a central role in how your body adapts to exercise. They influence muscle development, energy levels, recovery speed, metabolism, mood, and overall resilience to training stress. When hormone balance is disrupted, progress can slow despite consistent effort.
This profile focuses on three key areas critical to fitness and performance:
Hormonal Health
Training intensity, calorie intake, stress, sleep, and supplementation can all influence hormone levels. This test assesses key hormones involved in strength, recovery, libido, menstrual health, and energy metabolism in both men and women.
Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormones regulate metabolic rate and energy production. Even subtle thyroid imbalance can reduce exercise tolerance, impair recovery, and affect body composition.
Liver Health
The liver processes nutrients, supplements, medications, and metabolic by-products generated during training. Monitoring liver markers is particularly important for those using protein supplements, fat burners, or performance-enhancing compounds.
Together, these markers provide a clear picture of how well your body is supporting training demands and adapting to physical stress.
- Monitor hormonal response to training
- Assess recovery and adaptation to exercise
- Investigate stalled performance or fatigue
- Monitor supplements or performance enhancers
- Assess metabolic and thyroid-related energy issues
What We Test
Biomarkers analysed by accredited UK laboratories
Biomarkers Tested
Hormone Profile
These hormones regulate muscle growth, energy production, recovery, metabolism, and reproductive health, all of which influence training performance.
- Testosterone (Total)
Measures overall testosterone levels, a key hormone for muscle mass, strength, recovery, libido, and energy.
- Free Testosterone (Calculated)
Represents the biologically active portion of testosterone available to tissues, providing a more accurate picture of hormonal activity.
- Free Androgen Index (FAI)
An indicator of active testosterone availability, calculated using testosterone and SHBG levels.
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
A binding protein that controls how much testosterone is available for use; high levels can reduce free testosterone.
- DHEA-Sulphate
An adrenal hormone and precursor to testosterone and oestrogen, linked to energy, resilience, and recovery capacity.
- Oestradiol (E2)
Plays a role in muscle recovery, bone health, libido, and hormonal balance in both men and women.
- Luteinising Hormone (LH)
Stimulates testosterone production in men and supports ovulation and hormonal regulation in women.
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Involved in sperm production in men and ovarian function and cycle regulation in women.
- Prolactin
Elevated levels can interfere with testosterone production and may be linked to fatigue or reduced libido.
- Testosterone (Total)
Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormones regulate metabolic rate and energy availability, which directly affect training capacity and recovery.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Assesses pituitary control of thyroid function and helps identify underactive or overactive thyroid activity.
- Free T4 (Thyroxine)
Represents the main circulating thyroid hormone influencing metabolism, energy production, and exercise tolerance.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Liver Function
Assesses liver health and metabolic processing, particularly important for individuals using supplements or undergoing intensive training.
- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Sensitive marker of liver cell stress.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Reflects liver and muscle enzyme activity and may rise after intense exercise.
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Helps identify liver stress related to supplementation, alcohol, or metabolic load.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Associated with liver and bile duct function.
- Total Bilirubin
Linked to liver processing and red blood cell breakdown.
- Albumin
Reflects liver protein production and overall nutritional status.
- Globulin
Supports interpretation of immune and inflammatory protein balance.
- Total Protein
Provides an overview of circulating proteins linked to nutrition and liver function.
- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
In-Clinic Blood Testing At Longridge, Preston
If you’d rather leave everything to a qualified professional, our in-clinic blood testing service is the most comfortable and hands-off experience. Once you complete your order, we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient appointment time.
Your sample will be taken by a trained phlebotomist, making the process quick, smooth, and reassuring - especially if you’re nervous around blood or struggle with finger-prick tests.
We send off all samples the same day to the lab to be processed so results can be expected within 72 hours.
Why Use This Service:
Hands-off, professional experience
High-quality samples for complex tests
No risk of “not enough sample”
Support at every step
No posting or packaging required
Convinient appointment times
Taking Charge Of Your Own Health Has Never Been Easier
Worried about your wellbeing?
If you’re experiencing unexplained symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, or other issues, a comprehensive blood test may be the key to discovering potential underlying health problems.
Need to monitor a health condition?
Blood tests offer essential insights into various aspects of your health, from detecting deficiencies to evaluating immune functions.
Enhancing Performance and Fitness?
Whether you’re training for a sport or keeping track of your fitness progress, a blood test serves as an excellent foundation for your performance improvement journey.
All Our Tests Include:
No GP Referral
Order directly - no waiting for appointments
Fast Results
Detailed analysis within 72 hours
Doctor's Commentary
Expert interpretation of your results included
Secure & Confidential
Discreet service and consultations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Qualified Pharmacists
- Flexible Appointments
- Top Customer Service
How accurate are home finger-prick tests compared to clinic tests?
Our home finger-prick tests use the same accredited laboratories as our clinic tests. While clinic tests allow for more comprehensive panels, home tests are highly accurate for the parameters they measure.
Do I need a GP referral for a blood test?
No, you don’t need a GP referral. You can book directly with us for any blood test. We are a private clinic offering direct access to comprehensive blood testing.
How old do I have to be to have a blood test?
We will only draw blood from those aged 16 and above due to legal requirements.
How long does it take for the blood test results to come?
If you have used our clinic to complete a blood test, we send off all samples the same day to the lab to be processed. If you have used a home test kit, then once your sample has been sent off the lab will analyse your sample. Results are usually received within 72 hours.
How do I perform the home finger-prick test?
Your home blood test kit will contain easy-to-follow instructions on how to take your own finger blood sample. If you have any concerns or questions prior to using the kit, please contact our phlebotomists who will be happy to assist.
How do I prepare for a blood test?
There is no preparation required prior to taking any of the blood tests. Please simply remember to stay hydrated prior to your appointment. This is to help your veins dilate better to enable a quick and efficient blood sample to be taken and reduce the risks of feeling faint following your blood test.
Please inform the phlebotomist before your test if you are currently taking any blood thinning medication.
Should I fast before my blood test?
Fasting is not required for most blood tests. However, if your profile includes cholesterol tests and you’ve previously had high levels, consider fasting for 8 hours beforehand. While not essential, fasting can provide more accurate results.
Note: Fasting means abstaining from any food and drink, except for water.