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.
15 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures 15 markers across six areas: cholesterol status (HDL, LDL, non-HDL and total cholesterol, the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, and triglycerides), one hormone (testosterone), one inflammation marker (hs-CRP), one marker of iron status (ferritin), four liver markers (ALP, ALT, bilirubin and gamma GT), and two vitamins (active B12 and vitamin D). Cholesterol and triglyceride levels are commonly used to assess cardiovascular risk factors, hs-CRP is a general marker of inflammation, ferritin reflects the body's iron stores, the liver markers are used to check how the liver is functioning, and vitamin D and B12 are markers that are often low in people who train hard or spend little time outdoors.
Within its comparison group of 15 sports and performance blood tests, this is the cheapest of the eight peers we list, priced at £83 against £90.25 to £159 for the others. The trade-off is depth: with 15 biomarkers it sits at the low end of the group, whose median is 29, and only two Forth tests among the peers we list share the same marker count. Medichecks also sells two deeper options in the same group: an Advanced Fitness Blood Test with 29 markers for £108, and a Sports Hormone Blood Test with 36 markers for £109.
The scores reflect this trade-off. It scores well for value for money, priced well below the group median, and for trust signals, reflecting a Trustpilot rating of 4.5 from 2,477 reviews, the doctor review included as standard, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and more than 25 years in operation. Clinical depth is the weakest area, marked down for covering fewer markers than most of its peers. Collection convenience scores well too: you can use a home finger-prick kit, or choose a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit, though the stated turnaround of around 4 days is slower than some similar tests. Clarity and documentation also scores well, since the listing sets out a short description, the full biomarker list, the collection options and the turnaround time, though it does not describe the report format, which is also why results and follow-up scores only moderately despite the doctor review.
This suits someone who wants a low-cost, broad check on markers linked to training and recovery, such as cholesterol, liver health, iron and vitamin D and B12, without paying for a full hormone panel. It is a reasonable starting point if you train regularly and want a general picture rather than a deep dive into a specific system.
If you want more detail, Medichecks' own Advanced Fitness Blood Test (29 markers, £108) or Sports Hormone Blood Test (36 markers, £109) go further for a similar price, and the Advanced Sports Hormone Blood Test (42 markers, £159) has the largest panel among the peers we list. If you want the lowest price with a slightly larger panel instead, Blue Horizon Medicals' Male Athlete Plus (24 markers, £90.25) costs a little more but covers more ground.
This is a blood test. You can collect a sample at home with a finger-prick kit, visit a partner clinic for an in-store collection or venous draw, or arrange a home nurse visit. Results are reviewed by a doctor and returned in around 4 days. The sample is processed at one of the provider's UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs; the provider does not describe the report format in the material we have.
Medichecks' Fitness Blood Test covers 15 markers spanning cholesterol, liver health, iron, inflammation, testosterone and two vitamins for £83, cheaper than every comparable sports and performance test we list. That affordability comes with the smallest biomarker panel among its peers, some of which cover up to 42 markers. Every result comes with a doctor's comment, and the sample is processed at one of the provider's UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
15 biomarkers against a median of 29 across the 15 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 4 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£83.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-39%).
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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