Advanced Fitness Blood Test

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.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
4 days
Biomarkers
29
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol
  • DHEA sulphate
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Testosterone
  • Testosterone : cortisol
  • hs-CRP
  • +17 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
4 days
Biomarkers tested
29
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

29 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol
  • DHEA sulphate

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Hormones

  • Testosterone
  • Testosterone : cortisol

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active
  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test measures 29 biomarkers relevant to fitness and training, including the hormones cortisol and testosterone (and their ratio), cholesterol status, blood sugar via HbA1c, inflammation via hs-CRP, iron levels, liver and kidney function, and key vitamins. The idea is to give athletes and regular exercisers blood-based context for training load, recovery and nutrition, rather than a general health screen.

Against the 15 tests in its comparison group, its 29 markers match the group median exactly, so it sits squarely in the middle for depth. On price, £108 is 20% below the £135 comparison-group median, though it is worth noting that Medichecks' own Sports Hormone Blood Test, also in this group, covers 36 markers for just £1 more at £109, offering more depth for barely any extra cost.

Collection requires a clinic visit, home nurse visit, or venous draw, with results back within 4 days and reviewed by a doctor. The listing scores lower than most Medichecks tests on documentation, since it publishes the biomarker list, turnaround and collection details but not a proper description of the test itself. Medichecks overall holds a 4.5 Trustpilot score from 2,477 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and more than 25 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits people who exercise regularly or train seriously and want blood-based markers, such as cortisol, testosterone and iron status, to help interpret training load, recovery and nutrition, priced below the median for this comparison group.

If you want more depth for barely more money, Medichecks' own Sports Hormone Blood Test covers 36 markers for £109 against this test's 29 markers at £108. If you want to spend less and only need a narrower check, the entry-level Fitness Blood Test covers 15 markers for £83.

How it works

You attend a Medichecks clinic, arrange a home nurse visit, or have a venous blood draw taken; there is no finger-prick at-home kit for this test. The lab analyses the sample for hormone, cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, iron, liver, kidney and vitamin markers, and a doctor reviews the results before you receive them, typically within 4 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 29 biomarkers covering hormones, cholesterol, iron and inflammation in one test.
  • 20% cheaper than the £135 median for its comparison group.
  • Doctor review is included with every result.

Cons

  • Listing does not include a proper description of what the test covers.
  • Medichecks' own Sports Hormone test offers 36 markers for just £1 more.
  • No finger-prick kit for this test; a clinic, nurse visit or venous draw is required.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Mid-pack fitness panel priced 20% below group median
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 29-marker panel covers hormones such as cortisol and testosterone, cholesterol status, iron levels and inflammation via hs-CRP, aimed at people using blood data to inform training. At £108 it comes in 20% below the £135 median for its comparison group, though Medichecks' own Sports Hormone Blood Test offers 36 markers for only £1 more at £109. The listing itself is fairly thin, without a detailed description of what is included.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

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

  • Clinical depth 8.3/10

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

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    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 4 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

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

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 7.9/10

    £108.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-20%).

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

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