Male Athlete Plus

A 24-marker panel covering hormones, liver, kidney, thyroid, lipids, iron and PSA, aimed at monitoring training load and recovery.

  • Doctor reviewed
  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
24
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • HDL
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Free testosterone - calc
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone
  • Iron
  • Creatinine
  • +13 more

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
24
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

25 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol

Cholesterol (lipid profile)

  • HDL

Cholesterol status

  • LDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Hormones

  • Free testosterone - calc
  • FSH
  • LH
  • Oestradiol
  • Testosterone

Iron status

  • Iron

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • Protein

Liver Function

  • GGT

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • SHBG

Thyroid

  • FT3
  • FT4

Thyroid hormones

  • TSH
  • FBC
  • PSA

About this test

This panel brings together markers across several body systems: sex hormones (testosterone, free testosterone, FSH, LH, oestradiol and SHBG), liver and kidney markers, a full blood count, thyroid hormones (TSH, FT3, FT4), a lipid and cholesterol profile, iron status and PSA. Blue Horizon positions it around identifying signs of over-training or over-supplementing, alongside general health monitoring.

With 24 markers it sits a little below the median of 29 across the 15 comparable sports and performance tests we track, so it is not the deepest option: Medichecks' Advanced Fitness test covers 29 markers, its Sports Hormone test 36, and London Medical Laboratory's Sports Fitness Profile 40. Where it stands out is price: at £90.25 it costs around 33% less than the £135 group median, undercutting all of those deeper panels, though Medichecks' basic 15-marker Fitness Blood Test is cheaper still at £83.

Collection convenience is moderate at 6 out of 10, since it needs a venous blood draw at a clinic or a nurse home visit rather than an at-home kit, though results are back within around a day. The listing is fully documented, results are reviewed by a doctor, and Blue Horizon uses UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, with a Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews.

Who is it for?

This suits male athletes or regularly training men who want a broad check across hormones, organ function and cholesterol in one panel, for example to monitor recovery or catch early signs of over-training. If breadth matters more than price, Medichecks' Advanced Fitness (29 markers, £108) or Sports Hormone (36 markers, £109) tests go deeper; if price matters more than breadth, Medichecks' basic Fitness Blood Test covers 15 markers for £83.

How it works

You provide a venous blood sample at a clinic or via a nurse home visit; there is no at-home finger-prick option for this test. Results are typically available within around a day and are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 24 markers across hormones, organs, thyroid, lipids, iron and PSA in one panel.
  • Priced around 33% below the median for comparable sports and performance tests.
  • Results back in around a day despite the panel's breadth.
  • Includes PSA and a full blood count alongside the hormone and organ markers.

Cons

  • No at-home option; requires a venous draw at a clinic or nurse visit.
  • Covers fewer markers than Medichecks' Advanced Fitness (29) or Sports Hormone (36) tests.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Deep sports panel priced well below its comparison group
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

A 24-marker sports and performance panel covering hormones, liver and kidney function, thyroid, cholesterol, iron and PSA, aimed at athletes and anyone wanting a broad blood picture. At £90.25 it costs around a third less than the £135 median for comparable sports tests, though it needs a clinic or nurse-visit venous draw rather than an at-home kit.

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 7.9/10

    24 biomarkers against a median of 29 across the 15 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the sports performance norm of 2.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 8.8/10

    £90.25 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-33%).

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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Sports Hormone Blood Test

Deeper sports hormone panel priced below the group median

A 36-marker blood test covering cholesterol, hormones, iron, liver, kidney and thyroid markers alongside a full blood count. Aimed at people training regularly who want a wider check on recovery and performance-related markers than a basic fitness test offers.

8.2 / 10

Advanced Fitness Blood Test

Mid-pack fitness panel priced 20% below group median

Covers 29 markers relevant to training and performance, including cortisol, testosterone, cholesterol and iron status, for people who want blood data to guide fitness goals.

8.0 / 10

Fitness Blood Test

Cheapest option in its group, but the smallest panel

This 15-marker blood test checks cholesterol, liver health, iron status, inflammation, testosterone and vitamin D and B12, giving a broad snapshot of markers linked to fitness and recovery. It suits people who want a general check before or during a training programme.

  • At-home test
7.9 / 10