A 22-marker blood test covering hormones, iron status, cholesterol, omega-3 balance and vitamin D, aimed at athletes wanting a wider check on training and recovery markers.
22 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.
This test measures 22 biomarkers relevant to training and recovery: free and total testosterone (linked to energy and endurance), a cholesterol profile, HbA1c, a five-marker iron panel (ferritin, iron, transferrin saturation, TIBC and UIBC, since athletes and people who menstruate are at higher risk of low iron), the omega-3 index and omega-6:omega-3 ratio, folate, and vitamin D.
Within its comparison group of 15 sports and performance tests, this sits below the median for depth, 22 markers against a median of 29, and it is the most expensive of the 8 peers listed at £211.50, well above the £135 group median. Medichecks' Advanced Fitness Blood Test covers more ground for less, 29 markers for £108, and its Sports Hormone Blood Test covers 36 markers for £109.
Its value for money score is low given that combination of below-median depth and above-median price. Clinical depth and results and follow-up scores are also on the lower side, reflecting the marker count relative to peers and the longer, 15-day turnaround. Collection convenience remains reasonably strong with at-home and nurse-visit options.
This may suit someone who specifically wants Thriva's combination of hormone, iron, omega-3 and vitamin D markers with a doctor review, rather than the deepest or cheapest panel available. If depth and price both matter more, Medichecks' Advanced Fitness Blood Test covers 29 markers for £108, and its Sports Hormone Blood Test covers 36 for £109, both well below this test's £211.50.
You take this test at home with a finger-prick sample, or add a nurse-taken venous draw for £60. Because it includes omega-3 and omega-6 analysis, results take around 15 working days, and a doctor reviews them before you see your report.
At £211.50, this is the priciest of the 8 sports and performance tests we compare, about 57% above the £135 group median, while its 22 markers sit below the group's median of 29. Medichecks' Advanced Fitness test offers 29 markers for £108, roughly half the price with more depth.
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.
22 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 15 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.
£211.50 against a comparison-group median of £135.00 (+57%).
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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