Fitness Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGPChief Medical Officer
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Why is exercise important?
Making exercise a regular part of your life can transform your health - and seeing the improvements you can make to your health with regular activity can be hugely motivating.
What can I learn from a fitness blood test?
Making exercise a regular part of your life can transform your health - and seeing the improvements you can make to your health with regular activity can be hugely motivating.
How can I use my results?
Track changes to your inner health as your fitness levels improve and learn how informed changes to your diet and lifestyle can help improve your overall performance and recovery.
What's Included?
How to prepare for your test?
Special Instructions
Prepare for your Fitness Blood Test by following these instructions. Please take your sample before 10am. Take this test when any symptoms of short-term illness have settled. Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours beforehand. Avoid fatty foods for eight hours before your test, you do not need to fast.If you use hormone gels, pessaries, patches, or tablets, we strongly recommend selecting a venous sample to minimise contamination sometimes seen with finger-prick tests. Otherwise, administer any hormone supplements using gloves, and make sure your fingers have not been in contact with hormone supplements for at least four weeks before taking the test. Hormones can be absorbed deep within the skin even after minimal contact and remain there for weeks despite vigorous handwashing. You should take this test before you take any medication or vitamin/mineral supplements. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed. Do not take vitamin B12 for two weeks prior to this test. If your B12 is prescribed ask your doctor whether to stop.