Ultimate Athlete Performance
An advanced performance panel measuring muscle markers, hormones, inflammation, recovery indicators, and nutrient levels. Designed for serious athletes seeking peak performance. Gain deep insight to train smarter and recover faster.
Blood Tests, Sports & Fitness- Description
- Uses of This Test
- Why This Test?
The Ultimate Athlete Performance Blood Test is our most comprehensive health and performance panel, designed for individuals who want a detailed understanding of how their body is responding to training, recovery, and lifestyle demands.
This advanced profile analyses over 60 essential biomarkers to provide a deep insight into hormonal balance, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, nutrient status, and recovery capacity. It supports performance optimisation, injury prevention, and long-term wellbeing by identifying subtle imbalances that may not yet be causing symptoms.
Whether you are a competitive athlete, a dedicated gym-goer, or someone using performance-enhancing or metabolic therapies, this test offers a complete internal health overview to help guide smarter training, recovery, and health decisions.
- Optimise athletic performance
- Assess training recovery capacity
- Monitor hormone optimisation or TRT
- Support safe use of performance-enhancing therapies
- Identify nutrient deficiencies affecting performance
- Assess cardiovascular and metabolic risk
- Baseline elite health and performance screening
High training loads, intense workouts, restrictive diets, and performance-focused lifestyles place significant demands on the body. Over time, this can affect hormones, nutrient levels, organ function, and recovery capacity — often before outward symptoms appear.
This advanced panel provides insight into key systems that influence athletic performance and overall health:
Hormonal health and performance
Hormones regulate muscle growth, recovery, mood, energy, libido, and metabolic efficiency. Imbalances can reduce performance, impair recovery, and increase injury risk.
Thyroid function
Thyroid hormones influence metabolic rate, energy production, and endurance. Autoimmune thyroid markers help identify issues that may affect long-term performance.
Vitamins and minerals
Micronutrients are essential for energy metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve signalling, immune defence, and recovery.
Liver and kidney health
These organs process supplements, medications, metabolic waste, and training-related byproducts. Monitoring function helps protect long-term health.
Cardiovascular and inflammation risk
Cholesterol and inflammation markers support assessment of heart health and long-term cardiovascular risk, which can be influenced by training intensity, diet, and hormone use.
Glucose and metabolic health
Blood sugar control affects energy availability, fat metabolism, and training consistency.
Muscle damage and recovery
Markers of muscle breakdown, inflammation, and electrolyte balance help assess training stress and recovery status.
Blood and immune system health
A full blood count provides insight into oxygen delivery, immune activity, and recovery capacity.
Early identification of imbalance allows targeted adjustments to training, nutrition, supplementation, or medical support.
What We Test
Biomarkers analysed by accredited UK laboratories
Biomarkers Tested
Hormone Profile
- Testosterone
Supports strength, muscle mass, recovery, and libido
- Free Testosterone (calculated)
- Free Androgen Index
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- Oestradiol (E2)
- Progesterone
- Prolactin
- Cortisol
Key stress hormone influencing recovery and performance
- DHEA-Sulphate
- Luteinising Hormone (LH)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
These markers assess hormones involved in muscle growth, recovery, mood, metabolism, and reproductive health.
Thyroid Function
- TSH
Screens for thyroid signalling imbalance
- Free T3
Active thyroid hormone influencing energy and performance
- Free T4
Thyroid hormone production marker
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb)
Screens for autoimmune thyroid activity
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Supports autoimmune thyroid assessment
These markers assess metabolic regulation, energy production, and autoimmune thyroid risk.
Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
Supports muscle function, immunity, and bone health
- Vitamin B12
Essential for energy production and nerve function
- Folate
Supports red blood cell production and recovery
- Adjusted Calcium
Bone health and muscle contraction
- Magnesium
Supports muscle function and recovery
Essential nutrients for energy metabolism, muscle contraction, immunity, and recovery.
Iron Status & Anaemia Screen
- Ferritin
Reflects iron storage levels and helps identify deficiency before anaemia develops.
- Iron
Measures circulating iron required for oxygen transport and energy production.
- Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Indicates the blood’s ability to transport iron.
- Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)
Helps assess iron availability in circulation.
- Transferrin Saturation
Shows how much iron is bound and available for use by the body.
- Haemoglobin
Measures oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood; low levels reduce endurance and energy.
- Haematocrit
Indicates the proportion of red blood cells in the blood, supporting oxygen delivery assessment.
- Red Cell Count
Supports evaluation of red blood cell production and anaemia-related fatigue.
- Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
Indicates average red blood cell size, helping identify types of anaemia affecting performance.
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH)
Shows the amount of haemoglobin per red blood cell, relevant to oxygen transport.
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Assesses haemoglobin concentration within red blood cells.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Indicates variation in red blood cell size, which may signal early iron deficiency or recovery issues.
Assesses oxygen delivery, endurance capacity, and fatigue risk.
Liver Function
- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Sensitive marker of liver cell stress or injury.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Reflects liver and muscle enzyme activity, relevant after intense training.
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Supports detection of liver stress, including alcohol or supplement-related impact.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Assesses bile duct and liver function.
- Total Bilirubin
- Albumin
- Globulin
- Total Protein
These markers assess liver health, detoxification capacity, and metabolic stress.
Kidney Function
- Creatinine
- Urea
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
- Uric Acid (Urate)
Assesses waste clearance, hydration status, and metabolic load.
Cardiovascular & Inflammation
- Total Cholesterol
- High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio
- HDL Percentage
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
These markers assess heart health and systemic inflammation.
Glucose & Metabolic Health
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
Reflects average blood glucose levels over 2–3 months, relevant to energy regulation and metabolic health.
Assesses blood sugar control and metabolic performance.
Muscle Performance & Recovery
- Creatine Kinase (CK)
Elevated levels indicate muscle damage or intense training load.
- Sodium
Essential electrolyte for hydration, nerve signalling, and muscle contraction.
Markers linked to muscle breakdown, exertion, and hydration.
Full Blood Count with Differential
- White Blood Cell Count
Provides insight into immune system activity and inflammation.
- Neutrophils
Reflect acute immune response and infection or inflammation.
- Lymphocytes
Linked to immune regulation and recovery status.
- Monocytes
Involved in chronic inflammation and immune response.
- Eosinophils
Associated with allergic or inflammatory responses.
- Basophils
Linked to immune and inflammatory activity.
- Platelet Count
Essential for clotting and tissue repair.
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
Reflects platelet production and activity.
Supports assessment of oxygen delivery, immune response, and recovery capacity.
Other Markers
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Screens for prostate-related conditions in men.
- Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)
Supports ovarian health screening in women.
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
Laboratory Commentary
Expert interpretation of your results included
Secure & Confidential
Discreet service and consultations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Qualified Pharmacists
- Flexible Appointments
- Top Customer Service
How much do private blood tests cost in Preston?
Prices start at £39 for a single-marker test such as our Cholesterol/Lipid Profile and rise to £349 for the Allergy Complete 295-allergen panel. Most comprehensive health panels cost between £100 and £180. The price covers the laboratory analysis and your results report, and our pharmacists will talk you through anything that needs explaining at no extra charge.
What is the difference between a home finger-prick test and a clinic appointment?
Both use exactly the same accredited UK laboratories. A home kit suits busy schedules and simpler tests, while a clinic appointment with our phlebotomist is better for comprehensive panels, larger samples, or anyone who would rather not take their own sample. If you are not sure which to choose, call us and we will point you to the right option.
Where is the clinic?
You will find us at 54 Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston PR3 3JP, with free parking on site. We see patients from Longridge, Preston, the Ribble Valley and across Lancashire.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes. We are open 10am to 6pm on Saturdays, with blood test appointments available by arrangement, so you can fit your test around work and family.
Are same-day appointments available?
Often, yes. If you need a blood test today, call us on 01772 439054 and we will do our best to fit you in the same day.
What if my results need explaining?
Your results are reported against the laboratory’s reference ranges, so you can see which values sit outside the expected range. Where the laboratory provides written commentary it is included with your report. If anything is unclear or needs a follow-up, our pharmacists are happy to talk you through it.
What if I’m on the pill, coil or HRT?
Just tell us at booking. Hormonal contraception and HRT affect some results, so we note it on your order and take it into account when we talk your results through with you.
What can an AMH test tell me?
AMH is the single best blood marker of your ovarian reserve, a useful indicator if you’re planning for a family, considering egg freezing, or simply want to understand your fertility. It can be tested on any day of your cycle.
When in my cycle should I take a hormone test?
It depends on the test. AMH can be done on any day. Baseline hormones (FSH, LH, oestradiol) are usually taken on days 2 to 5. Progesterone is taken around day 21 (about 7 days before your next period is due). We’ll guide you on timing when you book.
When is the best time to take a testosterone test?
Ideally in the morning (before 11am), when testosterone is at its natural peak. We’ll guide you on timing when you book.
What’s the best test if I think my testosterone is low?
Testosterone Plus, which measures total and free testosterone plus SHBG and the Free Androgen Index. Total testosterone alone misses many men whose symptoms come from low free testosterone, so getting the complete picture matters.
Do I need an allergy test or intolerance test?
If your reactions are fast (hives, swelling, wheezing), the 295-allergen IgE panel is the right starting point. If they’re slower and gut-based (bloating, cramps, fatigue), a targeted intolerance or coeliac profile may suit you better. Not sure? Call us and we’ll guide you.
What does the 295-allergen panel test for?
Foods, pollens, animals, dust mites, moulds, insect venoms, drugs and contact allergens (all from a single blood sample). The full allergen list can be found on the product page.
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.