Ultimate Performance Screen
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
15
Duration
15 min
Results
48 hours
15+ biomarker performance panel covering hormones, thyroid, metabolic markers, and growth factors for athletes and those optimising physical performance.
The Ultimate Performance Screen is designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone pushing their body and wanting data-driven insight into how their biology is responding to training, nutrition, and recovery demands. The hormonal profile centres on the markers that directly influence training adaptation: free and total testosterone, SHBG (which determines bioavailable testosterone), LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and progesterone. Cortisol provides insight into stress load and recovery capacity — a chronically elevated cortisol-to-testosterone ratio is a recognised indicator of overtraining and poor recovery. Growth factors (growth hormone and IGF-1) and DHEAS assess the anabolic environment your body maintains for muscle repair, recovery, and adaptation. HbA1c and fasting insulin evaluate metabolic efficiency — insulin sensitivity is a performance advantage that declines with overtraining, poor sleep, and chronic stress. Full thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4) catches the subclinical thyroid dysfunction that commonly presents as unexplained fatigue, weight gain, or poor recovery in otherwise healthy athletes. The complete lipid panel rounds out the cardiovascular picture. Full blood count with ESR assesses oxygen-carrying capacity (critical for endurance), immune status (elevated training loads suppress immunity), and inflammation levels.
Key Details
- Biomarkers
- 15+
- Focus
- Performance + hormones
- Results
- 24-48 hours
- Home visit
- +$75 AUD
Who Is This For?
Athletes, gym enthusiasts, performance optimisation, overtraining investigation, hormone-driven fatigue, body composition goals
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 8-12 hours before blood draw (water OK). Morning blood draw before 10am recommended for accurate hormone and cortisol results. Avoid intense training 24 hours before test.
Biomarkers Tested
18The iron-rich protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout your body and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs. Low haemoglobin is the primary marker for anemia and can cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
Measures the number of red blood cells in your blood. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body. Abnormal levels can indicate anemia, dehydration, or bone marrow disorders.
Measures the total number of white blood cells, your body's primary defense against infection. Elevated levels may indicate infection, inflammation, or immune disorders, while low levels can signal bone marrow problems or autoimmune conditions.
Measures the number of platelets, small cell fragments essential for blood clotting. Low platelets increase bleeding risk, while high platelets may increase clot risk. Important for monitoring clotting disorders and medication effects.
The percentage of your blood volume occupied by red blood cells. It reflects the balance between red blood cell production and loss, helping diagnose anemia, dehydration, and polycythemia.
The average size of your red blood cells. Small cells (microcytic) suggest iron deficiency, while large cells (macrocytic) may indicate vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. Normal-sized cells with low count suggest chronic disease.
The average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. Low MCH indicates that red blood cells carry less oxygen than normal, commonly seen in iron-deficiency anemia.
The most abundant type of white blood cell, forming the first line of defense against bacterial and fungal infections. Elevated neutrophils typically indicate active infection or inflammation.
Measures the number of lymphocytes, including B cells and T cells that drive adaptive immunity. Elevated levels may indicate viral infections, while low levels can signal immune deficiency or HIV.
Measures monocytes, the largest white blood cells. They mature into macrophages in tissues, where they engulf pathogens and dead cells. Elevated monocytes can indicate chronic infection or inflammatory conditions.
Measures eosinophils, white blood cells involved in fighting parasitic infections and mediating allergic responses. Elevated levels are associated with allergies, asthma, parasitic infections, and certain autoimmune conditions.
The rarest type of white blood cell, involved in allergic reactions and inflammatory responses. Basophils release histamine and heparin, contributing to immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
A mineral essential for oxygen transport (in hemoglobin), energy production, and immune function. Serum iron measures the amount circulating in blood, but ferritin and TIBC provide a more complete picture of iron status.
The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
The percentage of transferrin (iron-transporting protein) that is carrying iron. Calculated from serum iron and TIBC. Low saturation indicates iron deficiency; high saturation may indicate hemochromatosis (iron overload).
A waste product from normal muscle metabolism, filtered by the kidneys. Blood creatinine levels reflect kidney filtration capacity. Elevated levels may indicate impaired kidney function, dehydration, or excessive muscle breakdown.
A waste product from protein breakdown, processed by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Elevated urea levels can indicate kidney dysfunction, dehydration, high-protein diet, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
The primary screening test for thyroid function. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland to regulate thyroid hormone production. High TSH indicates an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), while low TSH suggests an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 15 min
- Results
- 48 hours
