Sports Performance
Our advanced sports performance panel with 85 biomarkers is ideal for bodybuilders, gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts who want to see how their inner health could be affecting their training with proactive health longevity in mind.
BIOMARKER PANELS
85 BIOMARKERS
Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Mean Cell Volume, Red Blood Cell Count, Basophil Count, Lymphocyte Count, Eosinophil Count, Monocyte Count, Neutrophil Count, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | An iron-containing protein within red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. |
| Haematocrit | A measurement of the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma). |
| Mean Cell Haemoglobin | A measurement of the average amount of haemoglobin in a single red blood cell. |
| Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) | A measurement of haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell relative to the cells volume. |
| Mean Cell Volume (MCV) | A measurement of the mean size of red blood cells. |
| Red Blood Cell Count | A component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. |
| Basophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions. |
| Lymphocyte Count | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood and in lymph tissue. |
| Eosinophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell that releases enzymes in response to gastrointestinal infection, allergic reaction. |
| Monocyte Count | A type of immune white blood cell that travel through the blood to kill micro-organisms and remove dead cells. |
| Neutrophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell that has an important role in the immune system and helps the body fight bacterial infection. |
| White Blood Cell Count | A component of blood that are part of the body’s immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease. |
| Platelet Count | A component of blood that prevent bleeding and allow blood to clot. |
Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol / HDL, Cholesterol Ratio, Triglycerides, Apolipoprotein A-I, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein B / A-I Ratio, High Sensitivity, C-Reactive Protein, Cardiovascular Risk Score
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Total cholesterol measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood. |
| LDL Cholesterol | Commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL is a fat that circulates in the blood, moving cholesterol around the blood stream. |
| HDL Cholesterol | Commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver. |
| Total Cholesterol / HDL | A measurement of your total serum cholesterol in ratio to your HDL cholesterol. A high total cholesterol to HDL ratio indicates a higher risk for heart disease. |
| Cholesterol Ratio | A measurement of your total serum cholesterol in ratio to your HDL cholesterol. A high total cholesterol to HDL ratio indicates a higher risk for heart disease. |
| Triglycerides | A type of fat that is the most common type of fat in the blood, used by the body for energy. |
| Apolipoprotein A-I | Apolipoprotein A is a protein carried in HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Monitoring Apolipoprotein A-I can help evaluate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. |
| Apolipoprotein B | Apolipoprotein B is a protein that helps carry fat and cholesterol through your body. Monitoring Apolipoprotein B can help evaluate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. |
| Apolipoprotein B / A-I Ratio | Apolipoprotein B / A-I ratio evaluates your ApoB:A-I. An increased ratio of apo B to apo A-I may indicate a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. |
| High Sensitivity | The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). Hs-CRP tests can help identify more cardiovascular issues and chronic inflammation over the long term. |
| C-Reactive Protein | C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation. |
| Cardiovascular Risk Score | Cardiovascular risk score assesses your risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years. |
Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Ferritin | A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body. |
| Iron | A mineral the body needs to make haemoglobin, a substance in the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body. |
| TIBC | TIBC – A TIBC (total iron-binding capacity) test measures your blood’s ability to attach to iron and carry it throughout your body. |
| Transferrin | A protein that transports iron through the blood to various tissues, such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. |
| Transferrin Saturation | A transferrin saturation test tells us how much iron in the blood is bound to transferrin. A low transferrin saturation can indicate an iron deficiency. |
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Transferase (AST), Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Total Bilirubin, Albumin
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) | ALP is an enzyme found in the bloodstream. It helps break down proteins in the body and exists in different organs. |
| Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) | ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver which helps the liver break down proteins to make them easier for your body to absorb. |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) | Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found mostly in the liver but also in red blood cells, heart and other muscles. A blood test measuring AST is used to detect damage to cells. |
| Gamma Glutamyl-Transferase (GGT) | GGT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps with the metabolism of substances in the body. |
| Total Bilirubin | A measurement of the amount of the substance bilirubin, produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. |
| Albumin | A protein made in the liver, it enters your bloodstream and helps keep fluid from leaking out of your blood vessels into other tissues. It is also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes throughout your body. |
Creatinine, eGFR, Calcium (Adjusted), Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphate, Sodium, Uric Acid, Urea
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Creatinine | A waste product left over from the breakdown of creatine, creatine is used to supply energy mainly to the muscles. |
| Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) | A measurement of how much blood is passed through your kidneys to be filtered every minute; based on age, ethnicity and sex. |
| Calcium (Adjusted) | Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body and has many essential functions.the calcium concentration is adjusted (‘corrected’) for the serum albumin concentration. |
| Chloride | Chloride is one the electrolytes in your blood. Electrolytes are essential for nerve and muscle function and maintain pH balance of your blood and water balance. |
| Magneisium | Magnesium is a mineral used for a lot of processes in the body and is especially important for bones and muscles. |
| Potassium | Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles communicate, nutrients move into cells and waste products move out of cells. |
| Phosphate | Phosphates are essential for the production of energy, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. |
| Sodium | A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance). |
| Uric Acid | A waste product left over from normal chemical processes in the body and found in the urine and blood. |
| Urea | A waste product formed by the breakdown of amino acids from protein in the liver. |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free Triiodothyronine (T3), Free Thyroxine (T4)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain, acts on the thyroid gland to regulate thyroid hormone production. |
| Free Triiodothyronine (T3) | T3 is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body’s control of metabolism (the many processes that control the rate of activity in cells/tissues. |
| Free Thyroxine (T4) | T4 is a thyroid hormone responsible for many bodily functions including (but not exclusive to) the metabolism, mood, body temperature. |
Oestradiol, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinising Hormone (LH), Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Androgen Index
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Oestradiol | Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | In males, follicle stimulating hormone helps control the production and maintenance of sperm cells. In females, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries. |
| Luteinising Hormone (LH) | In males, Luteinising hormone stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone, which acts locally to support sperm production. In females, LH stimulates the ovaries to produce oestradiol, triggering ovulation and development of the corpus luteum. |
| Progesterone | Progesterone is a sex hormone produced by adrenal glands and testes in males, necessary for spermatogenesis binds testosterone. In women, Progesterone is a sex hormone produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, it plays an important role in regulating menstruation and pregnancy |
| Prolactin | Prolactin is a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland, typically occurs at low levels in men. In women, Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, typically responsible for lactation, breast tissue/gland development |
| Testosterone | In men, testosterone is produced in the testes and adrenal glands, it regulates fertility, muscle mass, strength, libido, fat distribution. In women, testosterone is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, it regulates many bodily processes including: fertility, libido, muscle mass, fat distribution |
| Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) | Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that transports androgens and oestrogens in the blood and regulates their access to target tissues. |
| Free Androgen Index | Free Androgen Index the ratio of total testosterone to sex hormone binding globulin (a protein that binds to sex hormones, transporting them in an inactive form). |
Total Antioxidant Status, Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Red Cell Folate
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Total Antioxidant Status | Total antioxidant status is used to measure the overall antioxidant status of the body, useful to evaluate total oxidative stress. |
| Folic Acid | Folic acid is a synthetic form of Vitamin B9 (Folate), which helps the body grow tissues, red blood cells, DNA and |
| Vitamin B12 | A Vitamin B12 blood test can help to identify deficiency which may cause low energy levels, tiredness and weakness. |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Deficiency is common and can affect bone health, muscle health, immune function and mood. |
| Red Cell Folate | Folate is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin B9. The red cell folate blood test checks for levels of folate in your blood and red blood cells. |
Homocysteine, Glutathione Reductase, Glutamate Dehydrogenase
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Homocysteine | Homocysteine is an amino acid in the body. A serum test is often used to diagnose vitamin B6, B9 or B12 deficiency. People with elevated homocysteine may have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. |
| Glutathione Reductase | Glutathione reductase is responsible for maintaining the supply of reduced glutathione. The most common measure of riboflavin is red blood cell glutathione reductase activity. |
| Glutamate Dehydrogenase | GLDH measurements can be used to further evaluate the liver function. |
Cortisol, DHEA-Sulphate
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Cortisol | Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. |
| DHEA-Sulphate | DHEA-S is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which plays an important role in testosterone and oestrogen production. |
Glucose, HbA1c
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Glucose | A blood glucose test is used to find out if your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range. It can be used to help diagnose and monitor diabetes. |
| HbA1c | Testing for HbA1c gives an indication of what an individual’s average blood sugar level has been over recent weeks/months. |
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) | C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation. |
Creatine Kinase, CK-MB, Myoglobin
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Creatine Kinase | Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme that aids the body in production of energy, found in skeletal muscle, heart muscle. A Creatine Kinase test can be used to assess muscle inflammation or damage due to myopathies, muscle disorders, like muscular dystrophy. |
| CK-MB | CK-MB is an enzyme, found in heart muscle. It is one of three forms of creatine kinase (CK) present in the body. The CK-MB test is used to measure the levels of this enzyme in the blood and can be used to diagnose potential heart-related conditions. |
| Myoglobin | A measurement of the amount of myoglobin, a protein found in your skeletal and heart muscles, in your blood. High levels present in a serum sample can indicate muscle damage. |
Alkaline Phosphatase, Calcium (Adjusted), Phosphate, Vitamin D
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Alkaline Phosphatase | ALP is an enzyme found in the bloodstream. It helps break down proteins in the body and exists in different organs. |
| Calcium (Adjusted) | Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body and has many essential functions.the calcium concentration is adjusted (‘corrected’) for the serum albumin concentration. |
| Phosphate | Phosphates are essential to produce energy, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Deficiency is common and can affect bone health, muscle health, immune function and mood. |
Bilirubin, Glucose, Ketones, Nitrite, PH, Protein, Red Blood Cells, Urobilinogen, White Blood Cells