Sports Hormone Blood Test

Want to optimise your athletic performance, recovery, and overall fitness? This test assesses essential biomarkers linked to energy levels, muscle health, endurance, and recovery.

Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 3 days
Biomarkers: 36
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Non-HDL cholesterol
Total cholesterol
Total cholesterol : HDL
Triglycerides
MPV
Platelet count
HbA1c
Oestradiol
Testosterone
Ferritin
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£109.00

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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: 36
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

36 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

Oestradiol
Testosterone

Iron status

Ferritin
Iron

Kidney health

Creatinine
eGFR
Urea

Liver health

ALP
ALT
Gamma GT

Proteins

Albumin
Globulin
Total protein

Red blood cells

Haematocrit
Haemoglobin
MCH
MCHC
MCV
Red cell count

Thyroid hormones

Free thyroxine
TSH

White blood cells

Basophils
Eosinophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Neutrophils
White cell count

About this test

The 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

Accessible entry point into thyroid testing
Provides broader context than a simple testosterone-only check
Good fit for comparison-driven users
Suitable for first-line thyroid screening
Easy to compare with other simple thyroid options
Can support better follow-up decisions than a very basic screen
Strong option within the hormone-testing category
Useful for users who want a straightforward baseline check

Cons

Hormone interpretation still benefits from wider clinical context
Less comprehensive than advanced thyroid panels
May not be enough for more complex thyroid concerns
Some users may need a broader or more specialist panel depending on symptoms
May be more detail than casual users need
Users may need follow-up testing for fuller context

Our editorial score

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Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

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.
Clinical depth 8.6/10

36 biomarkers against a median of 29 across the 15 tests in its comparison group.
Collection convenience 5.0/10

Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results and follow-up 8.5/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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 7.8/10

£109.00 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (-19%).