Sports Performance Profile

A blood panel for active adults covering blood counts, inflammation, cholesterol, key minerals and vitamins B9 and B12, aimed at monitoring recovery and performance.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Sports Performance

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • Sports Performance

About this test

This panel is built from a single blood draw and covers a full blood count, ESR (a general marker of inflammation), a biochemistry profile assessing organ function, HDL and LDL cholesterol, ferritin for iron and energy status, C-reactive protein for inflammation, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid balance, a screen of key minerals, and vitamins B9 and B12, which support energy and neurological function.

We do not have other sports performance tests in our data to compare this one against directly, so no relative price claim can be made here. In our system this listing is recorded as a single combined marker rather than itemised individually, which is why it scores poorly for clinical depth despite the range of items the provider describes. That itemisation exists in the provider's own description rather than in the structured data we score against.

The scores reflect a clearly documented test, at a price of £795, let down mainly by that structural depth scoring and by results not being doctor-reviewed as standard. Trust reflects Better2Know's Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews, CQC registration and 18 years trading.

Who is it for?

This may suit an athlete or regular exerciser who wants a single blood draw covering blood counts, inflammation, cholesterol, iron status and key vitamins, rather than booking several separate tests. We have no comparable sports performance tests in our data, so we cannot say whether a cheaper option covers the same ground. If budget is a concern, it is worth checking whether the individual markers here are available more cheaply as standalone tests.

How it works

A trained professional takes a standard venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic. The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis of the full blood count, biochemistry, cholesterol, ferritin, CRP, omega 3 and 6, minerals, and vitamins B9 and B12. Results are reported within 5 days as a report that the provider says includes personalised recommendations. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines full blood count, cholesterol, ferritin, CRP, omega-3/6 and B vitamins in one blood draw
  • Single clinic visit covers multiple areas relevant to training and recovery
  • Includes a report the provider says carries personalised recommendations

Cons

  • £795, with no comparable sports performance test in our data to check the price against
  • Logged as a single bundled marker in our data rather than itemised, which caps its depth score
  • Doctor review is not included as standard
  • 5-day turnaround, longer than many single-purpose Better2Know tests

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Broad blood panel logged as a single bundled marker
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This £795 panel combines a full blood count, ESR, a biochemistry profile, cholesterol, ferritin, CRP, omega 3 and 6, a mineral screen, and vitamins B9 and B12 into one blood draw. We have no comparable sports performance tests in our data to check this price against, and our system logs the whole panel as a single tracked marker, which limits how it scores for clinical depth. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 4.5/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 0th percentile of sports performance tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £795.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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