Advanced Sports Hormone Blood Test

Are you not making the gains you expect and would like to know if your hormones are the reason? Perhaps you're taking steroids or experiencing symptoms of low testosterone and are looking to monitor your health and hormone status.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
42
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol : HDL
  • Triglycerides
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • HbA1c
  • Free testosterone - calc
  • FSH
  • LH
  • +30 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
42
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

42 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Cholesterol status

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

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Hormones

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

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • SHBG
  • Total protein

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • RDW
  • Red cell count

Thyroid hormones

  • Free thyroxine
  • TSH

White blood cells

  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • White cell count

About this test

About this test

The Advanced Sports Hormone Blood Test from Medichecks is designed to provide hormone-focused insight for users who need more context than a very basic screening result. It is best understood as part of the broader hormone comparison journey, where panel depth, convenience, and follow-up value all matter.

Who is this test for?

This test is suitable for men who want broader hormone insight than a simple testosterone-only reading, especially when symptoms, optimisation goals, or performance questions need more context.

How the test works

You follow the provider’s normal collection pathway and the sample is analysed by the laboratory. Results are then returned through the provider’s reporting flow, giving users a structured basis for comparison and potential next steps.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • More comprehensive than a simple thyroid screening test
  • Provides broader context than a simple testosterone-only check
  • Good fit for comparison-driven users
  • Useful for users who want better functional thyroid context
  • Stronger comparison option than entry-level thyroid tests
  • Can support better follow-up decisions than a very basic screen
  • Strong option within the hormone-testing category
  • Can reduce the need for immediate follow-up compared with narrower screens

Cons

  • Hormone interpretation still benefits from wider clinical context
  • Usually costs more than a basic thyroid test
  • May provide more detail than casual users need
  • Some users may need a broader or more specialist panel depending on symptoms
  • May be more detail than casual users need
  • Interpretation still benefits from symptom and clinical context

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Best for comprehensive thyroid analysis
Editorial confidence: 8.2/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and UX 7.9/10

    Generally clear, though more complex than entry-level thyroid tests.

  • Clinical Depth 8.9/10

    Broader thyroid marker coverage makes this stronger than a basic screen.

  • Collection Convenience 7.6/10

    Collection path is reasonable, though not unusually frictionless.

  • Price Value 8.3/10

    Strong value for users who want more than a simple first-line screen.

  • Results and Follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are useful for deeper comparison and next-step decisions.

  • Trust Signals 8.5/10

    Good provider trust and comparison credibility.

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