Haemoglobin
The oxygen-carrying part of your red blood cells.
Why it matters
Low levels are linked to feeling tired or short of breath.
Athletic Performance Panel
UK Partnered Clinic
£275.00
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Athletic Performance Panel
£275.00
Strength. Endurance. Recovery. Injury prevention.
The difference between training and over-training is invisible until your performance drops. The Athletic Performance Panel measures the markers that quietly track your readiness — so you know when to push and when to back off.
The five recovery dials we measure
- Stress (HPA axis) — Cortisol and DHEA-S. The cortisol/DHEA ratio is the gold-standard early-warning sign of overtraining syndrome.
- Hormonal Health — Full sex-hormone panel (testosterone, oestradiol, FSH, LH, progesterone, prolactin, SHBG, free androgen index). Suppressed hormones are the first casualty of chronic energy deficit — for both men and women.
- Diabetes Health — Glucose, HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide. Endurance athletes especially benefit from tracking insulin sensitivity for fuel-utilisation efficiency.
- Muscle & Joint — Creatine kinase, uric acid, rheumatoid factor, lactate dehydrogenase. Spot muscle breakdown and joint stress before they become injury.
- Inflammation & FBC — CRP, ESR, ferritin and a full blood count. Chronic inflammation is the silent ceiling on how hard you can train.
Who this is for
- Endurance athletes, strength athletes, hybrid athletes — male and female
- Anyone who's hit a performance plateau and can't explain it
- Coaches and athletes working in seasons (pre-season baseline, mid-season check, off-season recovery)
Why unisex? Every hormone in this panel is clinically relevant to both sexes — men's oestradiol matters for cardiovascular health and recovery; women's testosterone matters for strength and energy. One panel, full picture.
Analysed in our ISO-accredited UK laboratory.
*Sample requirements: x8 Blood Sample
Sample requirements
×88 blood tubes
Collected by our partnered phlebotomist in your booked clinic appointment. Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
ISO accredited
Independent quality standard
Plain-English reports
Easy to understand
GDPR-secure
Your data stays private
What we measure
The biomarkers in this panel.
Haematocrit
The proportion of your blood made up of red cells.
Why it matters
Gives a quick snapshot of how oxygen-rich your blood is.
Mean Cell Haemoglobin
The average amount of haemoglobin in each red blood cell.
Why it matters
Helps show whether your red cells are well-stocked with oxygen-carrying protein.
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
How concentrated the haemoglobin is in your red blood cells.
Why it matters
Another angle on red blood cell quality, useful when looking at iron status.
Mean Cell Volume
The average size of your red blood cells.
Why it matters
Cell size can hint at iron, B12 or folate levels.
Red Blood Cell Count
The number of red cells in your blood.
Why it matters
Red cells carry oxygen — too few or too many can both be a sign something's off.
Basophil Count
A type of white blood cell.
Why it matters
Linked to allergic responses and how your body deals with irritants.
Lymphocyte Count
Immune-system white blood cells.
Why it matters
Shows how your body is responding to infections or viruses.
Eosinophil Count
A white blood cell linked to allergies and parasites.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be a sign of allergies or other immune activity.
Monocyte Count
A clean-up white blood cell.
Why it matters
Gives insight into longer-running immune activity.
Neutrophil Count
Your front-line infection-fighting white blood cells.
Why it matters
Often higher when your body is fighting something off.
White Blood Cell Count
The total count of immune cells in your blood.
Why it matters
A general marker of how active your immune system is.
Platelet Count
Tiny cells that help your blood clot.
Why it matters
Low or high counts can be a sign your clotting balance is off.
Cortisol
Your main stress hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to energy, sleep, mood and how your body handles pressure.
DHEA-S
An adrenal hormone that balances cortisol.
Why it matters
Gives more depth to the stress-and-recovery picture.
Glucose
Your blood sugar level at the moment of testing.
Why it matters
A snapshot of how your body is handling sugar right now.
HbA1c
Your average blood sugar over the last few months.
Why it matters
Useful for understanding how your body handles sugar over time.
Insulin
The hormone that helps move sugar from blood into cells.
Why it matters
Gives insight into how hard your body is working to keep sugar in check.
C-Peptide
A by-product of insulin production.
Why it matters
Shows how much insulin your own body is making.
Oestradiol
The main form of oestrogen.
Why it matters
Linked to mood, cycle, skin and bone health.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
A hormone involved in fertility and the menstrual cycle.
Why it matters
Gives insight into reproductive hormones for both men and women.
Luteinising Hormone
A hormone involved in ovulation and testosterone production.
Why it matters
Helps complete the reproductive-hormone picture.
Progesterone
A key female reproductive hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to cycle regularity, mood and sleep.
Prolactin
A hormone made by the pituitary gland.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be linked to cycle changes or fertility insight.
Testosterone
Your main androgen hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to energy, mood, libido and muscle for both men and women.
SHBG
Sex hormone binding globulin — a protein that carries hormones in your blood.
Why it matters
Affects how much testosterone and oestrogen are actually active in your body.
Free Androgen Index
A calculated estimate of active testosterone.
Why it matters
A simple summary of androgen activity.
Creatine Kinase
A muscle marker.
Why it matters
Higher levels can show up after intense training or muscle strain.
Uric Acid
A waste product linked to joints.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be a sign of risk for joint issues like gout.
Rheumatoid Factor
An immune marker linked to joint health.
Why it matters
Can be raised when the immune system is reacting to joints.
Lactate Dehydrogenase
An energy-related marker found in many tissues.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be a general sign of cell turnover or strain.
C-Reactive Protein
A general inflammation marker.
Why it matters
Often raised when the body is fighting infection or inflammation.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Another general inflammation marker.
Why it matters
A useful complement to CRP for slow-moving inflammation.
Ferritin
Your body's iron stores.
Why it matters
Low levels can leave you feeling tired; very high levels can be a sign of inflammation or iron overload.
Is this panel right for me?
Who this panel is built for.
Who this is for
Consider speaking to a clinician first
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
How it works
Order to results in four simple steps.
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Order online
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
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Collect your sample
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
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Lab analysis
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
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Get your report
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Why test
When numbers help you understand yourself.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
- Spot issues earlyCatch shifts before they become symptoms.
- Track what changesDiet, training, lifestyle — see the impact in numbers.
- Peace of mind about your bodyUnderstand how you're really doing, in numbers.
FAQs
Common questions.
How is the sample collected?
You have three options:
- Visit our clinic in County Durham
- Go to one of our UK-wide partner clinics
- Have an at-home test delivered to you (only available on specific products)
How quickly do I get results?
Reports are typically delivered within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
Is my data secure?
Yes — we're GDPR compliant and your results are stored in encrypted, UK-based databases. You can request deletion at any time.
Will I get help interpreting results?
Every report comes with a plain-English summary and a description of each of the biomarkers which you have had tested.
Ready to test?
Take the first step today.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.