Sports At Home Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGPChief Medical Officer
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Can I do a sports blood test at home?
With our Sports At Home Blood Test, you can measure core markers that govern sports performance without the need to visit a clinic for a blood draw. You can collect your blood sample from the comfort of your using a finger-prick collection kit, with results delivered online so you can track your results remotely.
What's included in a Sports At Home Blood Test?
Our Sports At Home Blood Test includes liver and kidney health, iron status, vitamins, muscle health, inflammation, and cholesterol. We've also included performance-related hormones, such as testosterone and oestradiol.
What can I learn from a sports blood test?
Using blood tests and health checks can help you track a variety of biomarkers, from checking your cholesterol levels to seeing if you are overtraining. Measuring your biomarkers can help you establish your health baseline, monitor your performance, and track your recovery. Learn more in our blog: the importance of Sports Performance blood testing.
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How to prepare for your test
Special instructions
Prepare for your Sports At Home 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. Take this test two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three. It can be taken any time if you do not have periods. Hormonal contraception can affect this test, taking a break from this and using barrier contraception will give more accurate results. Avoid taking your sample from a finger used to apply hormone gels/pessaries in the past 4 weeks. Use gloves to apply these. 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.